Additional Information:
Epic order code: LAB2107366
CPT Code(s):
86235
Collection Procedure:
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Specimen Requirements:
Collect at least 1.0 mL of blood in a gold-top/serum-separating tube (SST). Spin-down and separate the specimen within 45 minutes.
- Required Volume: 1.0 mL blood
- Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL serum
- Rejection: Lipemic/Grossly hemolyzed/Icteric samples
- Storage Temperature:
- Refrigerated: 2 – 8º C (up to 14 days)
- Frozen: -20º C (up to 12 months)
Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)