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Order Code HVVMUQ Test Code HVVMUQ Synonyms HVA; 3-Methoxy-4-Hydroxy-Phenylacetic Acid Specimen Required Container type 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Specimen type 24-hour urine collection Preferred volume 5 mL Minimum volume 3 mL Collection procedure Collect a 24-hour urine in a 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Must refrigerate during collection. Specimen processing Aliquot 5 mL of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collection into a leakproof plastic urine container. Store and transport refrigerated. Required patient info Record total volume and collection time interval of transport tube and request form. Stability- Room temp Unacceptable Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 2 weeks Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens Samples that have been adjusted to pH 2-3 with 6M HCl. Also random urine specimens. CPT codes 83150, 84585 Test schedule Sun, Tue-Sat Turnaround time 2-4 days Method HPLC Test includes Volume, mL; Collection Period, hr; VMA, mg/d; HVA, mg/d; Creatinine, Urine, mg/d; Creatinine, Urine, mg/dL; Interpretation; VMA, Urine, mg/gCr HVA, Urine, mg/gCr; Interpretation. Reference ranges Notes The VMA/Creatinine ratio and HVA/Creatinine ratio are reported whenever the patient is under 18 years, the collection is random or other than 24 hours, or the urine volume is LT 400 mL/24 hours.
Order Code 11DQS Test Code 11DQS Synonyms Compound S Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Frozen serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells immediately and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Required patient info Patient's age. Stability- Room temp unacceptable Refrigerated unacceptable Frozen (-20°C) 6 months Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Samples received at ambient or refrigerated temperature. Alternate specimens EDTA , K2EDTA, sodium or lithium heparin plasma (lavender, pink or green top tube) CPT codes 82634 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 2-5 days Method Tandem Mass Spectrometry Test includes 11-Deoxycortisol, Serum, ng/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code PRION Test Code PRION Synonyms Prion Disease; Protein 14-3-3, CJD; Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD); Creutz-Jacob Disease; Transmissable Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) Specimen Required Container type Sterile screw cap vial. Specimen type Frozen CSF Preferred volume 5 mL Minimum volume 1 mL Collection procedure Collect CSF by lumbar puncture. Discard first 2 mL that flows from tap. Collect next 5 mL CSF, avoiding bloody tap. Specimen processing Freeze within 20 minutes of collection. Store and transport FedEx. Do not ship so that it will arrive on Saturday, Sunday or a holiday. Store and transport frozen. Required patient info A patient information sheet and all clinical information must be completed and sent with specimen, including patient onset date of symptoms, race, ordering physican and phone number. Stability- Room temp 20 minutes Refrigerated 5 days Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) CPT codes 83520 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 7-9 days Method Immunoassay Test includes 14-3-3 Protein, CSF. Reference ranges Notes Patient is also asked to submit a frozen urine sample for validation of a recently published diagnostic test on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease; no report will be issued. Please inform patient and/or family that urine is used for research on a diagnostic test and obtain oral consent.
Order Code 17AHYD Test Code 17AHYD Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Frozen Serum Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.5 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells within 1 hour and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Stability- Room temp 1 day Refrigerated 3 days Frozen (-20°C) Indefinitely Frozen (-70°C) CPT codes 83498 Test schedule Mon-Sat Turnaround time 4-7 days Method RIA/Column Test includes 17-Alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, ng/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code 17OHQ Test Code 17OHQ Synonyms 17-OHcorticosteroids Specimen Required Container type 24-hour leakproof plastic urine container. Specimen type 24-hour urine collection Preferred volume 12 mL Minimum volume 12 mL Collection procedure Refrigerate during collection. Specimen processing Aliquot 12 mL of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collection into a leakproof plastic urine container and freeze. Record total volume. Store and transport frozen. Required patient info Total volume and collection period. Stability- Room temp 4 hours with preservative Refrigerated 1 week with preservative Frozen (-20°C) 1 month Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Alkali preservatives. Alternate specimens Random samples (but they are reported as mg/L with no reference ranges), samples refrigerated with preservatives. Sample pH must be 5-7. Mix well, add 1 gram boric acid/100 mL urine, adjust pH (with boric acid) to 5-7 and freeze. CPT codes 83491 Test schedule Tue, Fri Turnaround time 4-8 days Method Porter-Silber Reaction Test includes Collection Period, h; Volume, mL; 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, mg/d; 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, mg/gCr; Creatinine Urine, mg/dL; Creatinine Urine, mg/d.. Reference ranges
Order Code OH-PROGEST Test Code 17HYD Synonyms 17-OH Progesterone Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.2 mL Specimen processing Separate serum or plasma from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated or frozen. Required patient info Patient's date of birth. Stability- Room temp 2 days Refrigerated 7 days Frozen (-20°C) 6 months Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens EDTA or sodium heparinized plasma (lavender or green top tube). CPT codes 83498 Test schedule Mon-Sat Turnaround time 3-6 days Method RIA Test includes 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, ng/dL. Reference ranges 17-Hydroxyprogesterone ng/dL F Premature 26-28 weeks 124-841 Premature 29-35 weeks 26-568 Full term day 3 7-77 4 days-1 month 7-106 1-11 mons 13-106 1-6 yrs 4-115 7-9 yrs 71 or less 10-12 yrs 129 or less 13-15 yrs 9 to 208 16-17 yrs 178 or less 18 yrs + LT 207 Follicular 15-70 Luteal 35-290 Tanner Stage I 74 or less Tanner Stage II 164 or less Tanner Stage III 13-209 Tanner Stage IV-V 7-170 M Premature 26-28 weeks 124-841 Premature 29-35 weeks 26-568 Full term day 3 7-77 Levels increase after the first week to peak values ranging from 40-200 ng/dL between 30-60 days. Values decrease to the range of 3-90 ng/dL before year 1. 1-6 yrs 4-115 7-9 yrs 63 or less 10-12 yrs 79 or less 13-15 yrs 9 to 140 16-17 yrs 24 to 192 18 yrs + LT 139 Tanner Stage I 62 or less Tanner Stage II 104 or less Tanner Stage III 152 or less Tanner Stage IV-V 20-173
Order Code KETO Test Code 17KSUQ Specimen Required Container type 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Specimen type 24-hour urine collection Preferred volume 4 mL Minimum volume 4 mL Collection procedure Collect a 24-hour urine in a 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Refrigerate during collection. Specimen processing Aliquot 4 mL of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collection into a leakproof plastic container. Record total volume and collection interval on transport tube and request form. Store and transport refrigerated. Required patient info Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and request. Stability- Room temp 4 hours Refrigerated 2 weeks Frozen (-20°C) 1 month Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens 24 hour urine preserved with 6N HCl to a pH of 2-4. A pH of LT 2 will decrease analyte stability. CPT codes 83586 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 3-5 days Method Spectrophotometric (Zimmerman Reaction) Test includes Time, h; Volume, mL; 17 Keto Steriods, mg/dL; 17 Keto Steroids, mg/d; Creatinine, Urine, mg/dL; Creatinine, Urine, mg/d. Reference ranges
Order Code 17-KETO FRAC Test Code 17FRUQ Specimen Required Container type 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Specimen type 24-hour urine collection Preferred volume 50 mL Minimum volume 11 mL Collection procedure Add 25 mL of 50% acetic acid to a 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Collect a 24-hour urine specimen. Use 15 mL 50% acetic acid for children less than 5 years old. Refrigerate during collection. Specimen processing Aliquot 50 mL of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collection into a leakproof plastic urine container. Adjust pH to 2-4. Store and transport refrigerated. Record total volume. Required patient info Collection period and volume. CPT codes 83593 Test schedule Mon, Thu Turnaround time 5-10 days Method GC/MS Test includes Time, h; Volume, mL; Androsterone; Etiocholanolone; DHEA; Pregnanetriol; 11-Keto-Androsterone; 11-Ketoetiocholanolone; 11-Hydroxyandrosterone; 11-Hydroxy-Etiocholanolone (all reported in separate report). Reference ranges
Order Code 17OHPG Test Code 17OHPG Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Frozen serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 0.5 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells within 1 hour and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Stability- Room temp 1 day Refrigerated 3 days Frozen (-20°C) Indefinitely Frozen (-70°C) CPT codes 84143 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 4-7 days Method RIA/ Column Chromatography Test includes 17-OH Pregnenolone, ng/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code 18OHCC Test Code 18OHCC Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Frozen serum Preferred volume 3 mL Minimum volume 1 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. This is a critical frozen sample. Stability- Room temp 1 day Refrigerated 2 days Frozen (-20°C) 3 months (only 2 freeze/thaw cycles) Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens Plasma CPT codes 82542 Test schedule Tue Turnaround time 4-10 days Method MS Test includes 18-Hydroxycorticosterone, ng/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code 21HYAB Test Code 21HYAB This test has not yet received FDA approval and is considered for research use only. Medicare does not pay for tests that are not FDA approved. Specimen Required Container type SST Tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.2 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp Unacceptable Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 6months Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Hemolyzed specimens. CPT codes 83519 Test schedule Tue Turnaround time 3-11 days Method RIA Test includes 21-Hydroxylase Antibodies, U/mL. Reference ranges
Order Code 25VD23 Test Code 25VD23 Specimen Required Container type SST Tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and put in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. CPT codes 82306, 82542 Test schedule Mon-Sat except on patients under 1 year of age run on Sunday only. Turnaround time 3-6 days Method LC-MS/MS Test includes 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2, ng/mL; 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3, ng/mL; 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Total, ng/mL. Reference ranges
Order Code 3-AAG Test Code 3AAG Synonyms 3-Alpha-Diol Glucuronide; 3-Alpha Diol G Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 0.3 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 2 days Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Samples received at room temperature. CPT codes 82154 Test schedule Tue Turnaround time 7-12 days Method Enzyme Digestion/Chrom/RIA Test includes 3-Alpha-Diol Glucuronide, ng/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code MHPGUQ Test Code MHPGUQ Order the workpar "1TV" with this test. Enter the collection (period) in hours & the total volume in mLs. It will report the collection time & total volume. There is no charge for this test. Synonyms MHPG Specimen Required Container type 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Specimen type 24-hour urine collection. Preferred volume 5 mL Collection procedure Collect a 24-hour urine specimen in a 24-hour urine container (preferable polyethylene), no preservative. Refrigerate during collection. Specimen processing Aliquot 5 mL of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collection into a leakproof plastic container. Record collection time and total volume. Store and transport refrigerated. Required patient info Collection period and total volume. Unacceptable conditions Random urine specimens. CPT codes 80299 Test schedule Mon-Thu & Sun Turnaround time 4-10 days Method HPLC Test includes MHPG, Urine, mg/24h; Collection Period, h; Volume, mL. Reference ranges
Order Code 5NT Test Code 5NT Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.3 mL Specimen processing Allow to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 4 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 2 weeks Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Room temperature samples. Limitations Avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles and hemolysis. CPT codes 83915 Test schedule Sun-Sat Turnaround time 3 days Method Enzymatic Test includes 5' Nucleotidase, U/L. Reference ranges
Order Code FUNAB Test Code FUNAB Synonyms Antifungal Level, 5-Fluorocytosine Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Frozen serum Preferred volume 1 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Required patient info List all other antimicrobials being used to treat the patient. CPT codes 80299 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 4-6 days Method BA Test includes 5-Fluorocytosine Level, ug/mL. Reference ranges
Order Code 5-HIAA Test Code HIAAUQ Order the workpar "1TV" with this test. Enter the collection time (period) in hours & the total volume in mLs. It will report the collection & total volume. There is no charge for this test. Synonyms Serotonin Metabolite; 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid Specimen Required Container type 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Specimen type 24-hour urine collection Preferred volume 25 mL Minimum volume 5 mL Patient Prep Patient should avoid avocados, bananas, plums, walnuts, pineapple, tomatoes and eggplant for 48 hours prior to and during collection. If possible medication should be withheld 3-4 days prior to collection. Collection procedure Collect a 24-hour urine specimen. Refrigerate during collection. Specimen processing Aliquot 25 mL of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collection into a leakproof plastic urine container. Upon receipt adjust pH to 1-4 with 6N HCl. Record collection time and total volume. Store and transport refrigerated. Required patient info Collection period and total volume. Stability- Room temp unacceptable Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 2 weeks Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens 24-hour urine collected with 10 grams of boric acid, 25 mL of 50% acetic acid and then pH to 1-4 with 6N HCl. Department Chemistry CPT codes 83497 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri days Turnaround time 2-5 days Method HPLC/Electrochemical Detection Test includes Time, h; Volume, mL; 5-HIAA, Urine, mg/24h. Reference ranges
Order Code 5HIAA.R Test Code HIAAUR Synonyms Serotonin Metabolite; 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid Specimen Required Container type Leakproof plastic urine container. Specimen type Urine, random Preferred volume 25 mL Minimum volume 1 mL Patient Prep Patient should avoid avocados, bananas, plums, walnuts, pineapple, tomatoes and eggplant for 48 hours prior to and during collection. If possible, medication should be withheld 3-4 days before collection. Collection procedure Collect a random urine specimen. Specimen processing Aliquot 25 mL of a random urine specimen. Upon receipt adjust pH to 1-4 with 6N HCl. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp unacceptable Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 2 weeks Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens Random urine adjusted to pH 1-4 with 1-2 grams boric acid or glacial acetic acid. Department Chemistry CPT codes 83497 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri days Turnaround time 2-5 days Method HPLC/Electrochemical Detection Test includes 5-HIAA, Urine, mg/L. Reference ranges
Order Code MS6MAM Test Code MS6MAM Synonyms Heroin,6-AM,6AM,Smack, H, ska, junk, Al Capone, ballot, cheese, chocolate rock, dog food, eighth, ferry dust, gato, hard candy, joy, Mexican horse, noise, old Steve Specimen Required Container type Random Urine Preferred volume 30 mL Minimum volume 20 mL Limitations 10 ng/mL Department Toxicology CPT codes 80102 Test schedule Mon - Fri Turnaround time 24 - 48 Method GC/MS Test includes 6-monoactylmorphine
Order Code 6MAM Test Code 6MAM Synonyms Heroin,6-AM,6AM,Smack, H, ska, junk, Al Capone, ballot, cheese, chocolate rock, dog food, eighth, ferry dust, gato, hard candy, joy, Mexican horse, noise, old Steve Specimen Required Container type Random Urine Preferred volume 30 mL Minimum volume 20 mL Limitations 10 ng/mL Department Toxicology CPT codes 80101 Test schedule Mon - Fri Turnaround time 24 - 48 hours Method EMIT Test includes 6-monoacetylmorphine
Order Code CLONMS Test Code CLONMS Synonyms Klonopin, Clonapin, Rivotril Specimen Required Container type Random collection in a leak proof plastic uine container. Protect from light. Specimen type Urine Preferred volume 50 mL Minimum volume 10 mL Stability- Room temp Refrigerated Refrigeration preferred Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (-70°C) Limitations 25 ng/mL Department Toxicology CPT codes 80154 Test schedule Mon - Fri Turnaround time 24 - 48 hours Method Liquid Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry Test includes 7 amino Clonazepam Notes Test is also included in Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault panel, DFSA1
Order Code FLUNMS Test Code FLUNMS Synonyms Rohypnol, Forget-me pull, Mexican Valium, R2, Roche, roofies, roofinol, rope, rophies, circles Specimen Required Container type Random Urine Specimen type Urine Preferred volume 30 mL Minimum volume 10 mL Limitations 25 ng/mL Department Toxicology CPT codes 82742 Test schedule Mon - Fri Turnaround time 24 - 48 hours Method Liquid Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry Test includes 7 amino Flunitrazepam Notes Test is also included in Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault panel, DFSA1
Order Code ABO/RH Test Code MABORH Synonyms Blood Type Specimen Required Container type Lavender top tube (EDTA) Specimen type EDTA whole blood Preferred volume 3 mL Minimum volume 2 mL Specimen processing Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 10 days Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Hemolyzed cells and all samples collected in plain red top tubes that are not cord blood samples. Alternate specimens Cord blood sampls collected in plain red top tubes and clearly labeled as cord blood, other specimen types collected in red top tubes will not be accepted. Department Immunology CPT codes 86900, 86901 Test schedule Mon-Fri nights & STAT Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Hemagglutination Test includes ABO; RH. Reference ranges
Order Code ABO Test Code M1ABO Specimen Required Container type Lavender top tube (EDTA) Specimen type EDTA whole blood Preferred volume 3 mL Minimum volume 2 mL Specimen processing Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 10 days Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Hemolyzed cells and all samples in plain red top tubes that are not cord blood samples. Alternate specimens Cor blood samples collected in plain red top tubes and clearly labeled as cord blood. Other specimen types collected in red top tubes will not be accepted. Department Immunology CPT codes 86900 Test schedule Mon-Fri nights & STAT Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Hemagglutination Test includes ABO. Reference ranges
Order Code TYLEN Test Code TYL Synonyms Tylenol Specimen Required Container type Red top tube (plain) Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 0.2 mL Collection procedure Draw peak specimen 1 hour post IM dose or 1/2 hour post IV infusion. Specimen processing Separate serum or plasma from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Required patient info Peak or trough specimen, time of dose. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 24 hours Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens EDTA or sodium heparinized plasma (lavender or green top tube) or 1 microtainer. Limitations If testing is delayed more than 24 hours freeze specimen. Department Chemistry CPT codes 82003 Test schedule Daily & STAT Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Enzymatic Test includes Acetaminophen, ug/mL. Reference ranges
Order Code TLCACE Test Code TLCACE Synonyms Tylenol Specimen Required Container type Random Urine Specimen type Urine Preferred volume 30 mL Minimum volume 10 mL Limitations 5000 ng/mL Department Toxicology CPT codes 80100 Test schedule Mon - Fri Turnaround time 24 - 48 hours Method Thin Layer Chromatography Test includes Acetaminophen Notes Test is also included in Drug-Sur as part of panel.
Order Code ACETONE Test Code KET Specimen Required Container type Red top tube (plain) Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 1 mL Specimen processing Separate serum or plasma from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Alternate specimens EDTA or sodium heparinized plasma (lavender or green top tube). Department Chemistry CPT codes 82009 Test schedule Mon-Sat days, Mon-Fri nights & STAT Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Colorimetric Test includes Acetone. Reference ranges
Order Code ACET Test Code ACET Included in Volatiles or can be ordered separate. Specimen Required Container type Serum (red top), Oxalated whold blood (grey top), or heparinized whole blood (green top) Specimen type Blood Preferred volume 2 ml Minimum volume 1 ml Alternate specimens Urine or vitreous humor Limitations Container must be keep sealed. Limit of Detection 10 mg/dl Department Toxicology CPT codes 84600 Test schedule M - F Turnaround time 24 - 48 hours Method Gas Chromatography (GC)
Order Code AR-AB Test Code ACETYL Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.3 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 2 hours Refrigerated 7 days Frozen (-20°C) 1 month Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed samples. Limitations Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles. CPT codes 83519 Test schedule Sun-Sat Turnaround time 3-7 days Method RIA Test includes Acetylcholine Binding Antibody, nmol/L. Reference ranges Notes Approximately 10% of individuals with confirmed myasthenia gravis have no measurable binding, blocking or modulating antibody.
Order Code ACHRPN Test Code ACHRPN Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.5 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells ASAP and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 2 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 month (avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles) Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed samples. CPT codes 83519 x 3 Test schedule Component dependent Turnaround time 3-6 days Method RIA & Radioreceptor Assay Test includes ACHR Binding Antibody, nmol/L; ACHR Blocking Antibody, %; ACHR Modulating Antibody, %. Reference ranges
Order Code AR.AB.BLOCK Test Code ARAB Specimen Required Container type Red top tube (plain) Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.5 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 2 hours Refrigerated 7 days Frozen (-20°C) 1 month Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed samples. Limitations Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles. CPT codes 83519 Test schedule Sun-Fri Turnaround time 2-4 days Method RIA Test includes Acetylcholine Blocking Antibody, %. Reference ranges
Order Code ACHRMO Test Code ACHRMO Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.3 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from the cells ASAP and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 2 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 month (avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles) Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed samples. CPT codes 83519 Test schedule Mon-Sat Turnaround time 3-5 days Method Radioreceptor Assay Test includes ACHR Modulating Antibody, %. Reference ranges
Order Code M12NJ Test Code M12NJ Synonyms MIC 12 Drug Package Specimen Required Container type See below Specimen type See below Patient Prep See below Collection procedure See below Specimen processing Send pure culture of isolate on appropriate AFB media. Complete a National Jewish Mycobacteriology Services requisition to accompany the specimen. Store and transport at room temperature. Ship 602. Required patient info Identify organism and source Unacceptable conditions Leakage or breakage, unclear labeling, insufficient information about the specimen, no signature/name on the requisition, incomplete billing or reporting information. CPT codes 87188 Test schedule Varies Turnaround time 14 days or more Method Bactec MIC Test includes Source; Organism; MIC 12 Drug Package. Reference ranges
Order Code AFBPCR Test Code AFBPCR Synonyms MTB Complex DNA by PCR; Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex by PCR Specimen Required Container type Sterile leakproof plastic container Specimen type Frozen respiratory secretions (sputum) Preferred volume 5 mL Collection procedure See below Specimen processing Collect specimen in the early morning in a sterile, plastic leakproof container and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Alternate specimens Pleural fluid or CSF. CPT codes 87556 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 3-6 days Method PCR Test includes MTB Comples DNA by PCR. Reference ranges
Order Code HAMM Test Code HAM Synonyms Ham Acid Hemolysin; Acidified Serum Test Specimen Required Container type Yellow top tube (ACD Type A or B), Red top tube (plain) and Blue top tube (buffered sodium citrate). Specimen type Frozen serum and frozen citrated plasma and the cells from both the serum and the citrated plasma tubes Preferred volume 5 mL serum and 2.5 mL plasma Minimum volume 3 mL frozen serum, 1 mL frozen citrated plasma and 1 mL packed cells (room temperature). Specimen processing Separate serum and plasma from cells and place each in separate plastic tubes and freeze at -70C and transport frozen. Put the cells from each tube in separate plastic tubes and store and transport at room temperature. Do not spin yellow top tube. Transport at room temperature. Stability- Room temp 6 hours Refrigerated Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (-70°C) Department Hematology CPT codes 85475, 86940 Test schedule Mon-Fri days Turnaround time 72 hours Method Visual Test includes Acid Hemolysin; Sucrose Lysis. Reference ranges Notes The Ham's test is not indicated if the sugar water test is negative unless the diagnosis of HEMPAS is suspected. If the sugar water test is positive, it is confirmed by the Ham Acid Hemolysin Test. Flow cytometric evaluation for PNH allows significantly greater sensitivity and specificity than the Hams test or sucrose hemolysis test and is the method of choice for the diagnosis of PNH.
Order Code ACID MPS Test Code MPSUR Synonyms Acid MPS Specimen Required Container type Leakproof plastic urine container. Specimen type Urine, random Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 1 mL Collection procedure Collect a random urine specimen. Specimen processing Aliquot 2 mL of a random urine specimen. Store and transport refrigerated. Required patient info Patient's age and clinical information. CPT codes 83864 Test schedule Thu Turnaround time 7-10 days Method Colorimetric Test includes Acid Mucopolysaccharides, Urine (Quant), mg/L; Creatinine, Urine, mg/dL; Acid Mucopolysaccharides Calculation, mg/gCreat; MPS Interpretation. Reference ranges
Order Code SS.TRAP Test Code TRAP This test may reflex to additional tests depending upon the results of this test. An additional fee may be added. Synonyms TRAP; Cytochemical Stain Specimen Required Container type See below. Specimen type See below. Collection procedure 3 blood smears, tissue touch preps, or bone marrow coverslips and/or sodium heparinized sample (green top tube). 3 mL EDTA (lavender top tube) of peripheral blood should also be sent. The slides should be air-dried, unstained, and unfixed. EDTA and heparin slides are acceptable. Specimen processing Protect from light. Store and transport at room temperature. Required patient info Source Limitations Specimen must be processed within 12 hours of collection. Protect from light. Department Cytochemical Hematology CPT codes 88319 x 2 Test schedule Mon-Sat days Turnaround time 72 hours Method Cytochemical Stain; TRAP Stain Test includes Source; Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase Stain; TRAP Interpretation; Reviewed by. Reference ranges
Order Code ACPTQ Test Code ACPTQ Specimen Required Container type Red top tube (plain) Specimen type Frozen serum Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.3 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from the cells immediately and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Stability- Room temp 15 minutes Refrigerated 4 hours Frozen (-20°C) 1 month Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Unfrozen specimens. CPT codes 84060 Test schedule Tue-Fri Turnaround time 3-5 days Method Enzymatic Test includes Acid Phosphatase Total; U/L. Reference ranges
Order Code APCRES Test Code APCR Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Specimen Required Container type Blue top tube (buffered sodium citrate) Specimen type Frozen plasma Preferred volume 2-1 mL aliquots Minimum volume 2-0.5 mL aliquots Collection procedure Liquid blue top tube filled to capacity. Must be performed within 4 hours of specimen collection. Specimen processing Specimens should be transported uncentrifuged or centrifuged with plasma remaining on top of the cells in an unopened tube kept at 2-4C or 22-24C. If time interval between drawing and testing exceeds 4 hours, centrifuge specimen, separate plasma, recentrifuge, separate into 2 clean plastic tubes (2 aliquots), and freeze at -20C or less. Stability- Room temp 4 hours Refrigerated 4 hours Frozen (-20°C) 1 month Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Severely hemolyzed, clotted samples or inappropriately filled liquid blue top tubes, specimens more than 4 hours old that have not been separated and frozen at -20C or less. Department Coagulation CPT codes 85307 Test schedule Sat, Wed Turnaround time 2-4 days Method Clot-based Assay Test includes APC Resistance, Ratio. Reference ranges
Order Code ACYQUT Test Code ACYQUT Specimen Required Container type Green top tube (sodium heparin) Specimen type Frozen plasma Preferred volume 0.1 mL Specimen processing Separate plasma from the cells and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Required patient info Patient family history, clinical indications (asymptomatic or acute episode), diet, drug therapy information and age. Unacceptable conditions Orders that do not include patient's age. CPT codes 82017 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 3-5 days Method MS/MS Test includes Acetylcarnitine, C:2, nmol/mL; Propionylcarnitine, C3, nmol/mL; Iso-/Butyrylcarnitine, C4, nmol/mL; Isovaleryl-/2-Methylbutyrylcarnitine, C5, nmol/mL; Hexanoylcarnitine, C6, nmol/mL; 3-OH-hexanoylcarnitne, C6-OH, nmol/mL; Octenoylcarnitne, C8:1, nmol/mL; Octanoylcarnitine, C8, nmol/mL; Decenoylcarnitine, C10:1, nmol/mL; Decanoylcarnitine, C10, nmol/mL; Glutarylcarnitine, C5-DC, nmol/mL; Dodecenoylcarnitine, C12:1, nmol/mL; Dodecanoylcarnitine, C12, nmol/mL; 3-OH-dodecanoylcarnitine, C12-OH, nmol/mL; Tetradecadienoylcarnitine, C14:2, nmol/mL; Tetradecedienoylcarnitine, C14:1, mnol/mL; Tetradecanoylcarnitine, C14, nmol/nL; 3-OH-tetradecenoylcarnitine, C14:1-OH, nmol/mL; 3-OH-tetradecanoylcarnitine, C14-OH, nmol/mL; Hexadecenoylcarnitine, C16:1, nmol/mL; Hexadecanoylcarnitine, C16, nmol/mL; 3-OH-hexadecenoylcarnitine C16:1-OH, nmol/mL; 3-OH-hexadecanoylcarnitine, C16-OH, nmol/mL; Linoleylcarnitine, C18:2, nmol/mL; Oleylcarnitine, C18:1, nmol/mL; Stearoylcarnitine, C18, nmol/mL; 3-OH-linoleylcarnitine, C18:2-OH, nmol/mL; 3-OH-oleylcarnitine, C18:1-OH, nmol/mL; Comment Reference ranges
Order Code ADEDFL Test Code ADEDFL Specimen Required Container type Red top tube (plain) Specimen type Frozen body fluid Preferred volume 0.3 mL Minimum volume 0.1 mL Specimen processing Centrifuge sample and separate the supernatant, place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. This specimen must remain frozen until it is received at ARUP. Indicate source. Required patient info Source Stability- Room temp 24 hours Refrigerated 3 days Frozen (-20°C) 6 months Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Turbid samples. CPT codes 84311 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 3-8 days Method Spectrophotometry Test includes Adenosine Deaminase, Body Fluid, U/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ADA.RBC Test Code ADARBC Specimen Required Container type Lavender top tube (EDTA) Specimen type EDTA whole blood Preferred volume 5 mL Minimum volume 3 mL Specimen processing Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 4 days Refrigerated 2 weeks Frozen (-20°C) unacceptable Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Frozen specimens. Alternate specimens Sodium heparin whole blood (green top tube). CPT codes 84311 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 3-5 days Method Spectrophotometry Test includes Adenosine Deaminase, RBC, U/gHgb Reference ranges
Order Code ADENGM Test Code ADENGM Acute and convalescent samples advised. Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.2 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells ASAP and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Acute and convalescent samples must be labeled as such; parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute samples. Please mark sample plainly as acute or convalescent. Stability- Room temp 2 days Refrigerated 14 days Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Plasma, severely lipemic, hemolyzed, icteric, turbid, bacterially contaminated or heat-inactivated samples. Alternate specimens Ambient temperature and frozen samples. CPT codes 86603 x 2 Test schedule Mon, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 2-4 days Method ELISA Test includes Adenovirus Antibody, IgG; Adenovirus Antibody, IgM. Reference ranges
Order Code ADREAB Test Code ADREAB This test may reflex to additional tests depending upon the results of this test. An additional fee may be added. Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 1 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and put in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 2 weeks Refrigerated 2 weeks Frozen (-20°C) indefinitely Frozen (-70°C) CPT codes 86255 Test schedule Tue, Fri Turnaround time 2-7 days Method IFA Test includes Adrenal Antibody; Adrenal Antibody Titer. Reference ranges Adrenal Antibody Negative in normal individuals Adrenal Antibody, Titer Titer
Order Code ACTH Test Code ACTH Synonyms ACTH Specimen Required Container type Lavender top tube (EDTA) Specimen type Frozen plasma Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 0.5 mL Patient Prep Patient should be fasting. Collection procedure Draw between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. Patient should be fasting. Draw in pre-chilled tubes. Specimen processing Separate plasma from cells immediately in a refrigerated centrifuge if possible and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated Frozen (-20°C) 30 days Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions RT or refrigerated specimens and specimens drawn in non-siliconized tubes. Department Immunology CPT codes 82024 Test schedule Mon & Fri Turnaround time 2-7 days Method Chemiluminesence DPC Immulite Test includes ACTH, pg/mL. Reference ranges
Order Code ALB Test Code ALB Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 0.2 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 2 weeks Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Icteric specimens and sodium fluoride-potassium oxalate plasma (grey top tube). Alternate specimens Lithium heparin plasma (green top tube). Department Chemistry CPT codes 82040 Test schedule Sun-Fri nights & STAT Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Colorimetric Test includes Albumin, g/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code ALB-C Test Code ALBSF Specimen Required Container type CSF sterile plastic tube. Specimen type CSF Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.3 mL Specimen processing Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 72 hours Frozen (-20°C) 3 months Frozen (-70°C) Department Chemistry CPT codes 82042 Test schedule Daily Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Nephelometry Test includes Albumin, CSF, mg/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code ALBFL Test Code ALBFL Specimen Required Container type Red top tube (plain) Specimen type Body fluid. Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.2 mL Specimen processing Separate fluid from cells and place in separate plastic tube if specimen is grossly bloody. Note type of fluid. Store and transport refrigerated. Required patient info Type of fluid. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 72 hours Frozen (-20°C) 6 months Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens Heparinized (green top tube) specimens. Department Chemistry CPT codes 82042 Test schedule Daily Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Colorimetric Test includes Albumin, Fluid, g/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code GLYCOALBUMIN Test Code GLYALB Synonyms Glycosylated Albumin Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Frozen serum Preferred volume 1 mL Minimum volume 0.4 mL Specimen processing Separate serum or plasma from cells and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Stability- Room temp 2 hours Refrigerated 8 days Frozen (-20°C) 3 months Frozen (-70°C) Alternate specimens EDTA plasma (lavender top tube). CPT codes 82985 Test schedule Tue Turnaround time 3-10 days Method Turbidimetric Immunoassay Test includes Albumin, Glycated, %. Reference ranges
Order Code ALCOHOL,U Test Code ALC20 Synonyms Ethanol, Urine Alcohol, Specimen Required Container type Random Urine Container Specimen type Urine Preferred volume 10 mls Minimum volume 1 ml Limitations Limit of Detection 20 mg/dl in urine Department Toxicology CPT codes 80101 Test schedule Mon - Fri Turnaround time 24 - 48 hours Method ADH screen, Gas Chromatography (GC) confirmation Notes Keep container sealed to prevent evaporation of alcohol
Order Code ALCOHOL,E Test Code ALC Synonyms Blood Alcohol, Ethonal, Alcohol Specimen Required Container type Prefer Grey Top, will test whole blood, serum and plasma Department Toxicology CPT codes 82055 Test schedule Mon - Fri Turnaround time 24 - 48 hours Method Gas Chromatography (GC)
Order Code ALDOLASE Test Code ALD Synonyms ALD; Fructose-Bisphosphate Aldolase Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 0.2 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 5 hours Refrigerated 5 days Frozen (-20°C) 2 weeks Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Hemolyzed specimens and those with cellular contamination. Limitations Avoid hemolysis. Concentrations with any meds/treatment containing Ag+, Ca2+, Zn2+, and a-phenanthroline. Department Chemistry CPT codes 82085 Test schedule Daily Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Enzymatic Test includes Aldolase, U/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ALDOSTERONE Test Code ALDOS Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 0.5 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 7 days Frozen (-20°C) 2 months Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions EDTA plasma (lavender top tube). Alternate specimens Heparinized plasma (green top tube). If sending a frozen sample, it is critical that separate samples are submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Department Immunology CPT codes 82088 Test schedule Sun, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 2-5 days Method RIA Test includes Aldosterone, ng/dL. Reference ranges
Order Code ALDOSTERONE-U Test Code ALDUQ Specimen Required Container type 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Specimen type Frozen 24-hour urine collection. Preferred volume 4.5 mL Minimum volume 1 mL Collection procedure Collect a 24-hour urine in a 24-hour dark plastic urine container. Refrigerate during collection. Specimen processing Aliquot 4.5 mL of a well-mixed 24 hour urine collection into a leakproof plastic container and freeze. Record total volume. Store and transport frozen. Required patient info Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form. Stability- Room temp 2 hours Refrigerated 7 days with preservatives Frozen (-20°C) 1 month Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Random urine specimens. Alternate specimens Refrigerated urine samples that are preserved with 1 gram boric acid per 100 mL urine and specimens preserved with 6N HCl or acetic acid to pH 3.0-4.5. CPT codes 82088 Test schedule Tue, Thu, Sat Turnaround time 5-9 days Test includes Time, h; Volume, mL, Aldosterone, Urine, ug/d; Creatinine, Urine, mg/dL; Creatinine, Urine, mg/d. Reference ranges
Order Code ALDREN Test Code ALDREN Specimen Required Container type SST tube and Lavender top tube (EDTA) Specimen type Serum and frozen plasma Preferred volume 4 mL frozen plasma and 2 mL serum Minimum volume 0.5 mL serum & 2.5 mL frozen plasma Specimen processing Separate plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection and place in separate plastic tube, label for renin and freeze immediately. Store and transport frozen. Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube and label for aldosterone. Store and transport refrigerated or frozen. Both specimen types must be submitted and properly labelled. Unacceptable conditions Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens. Department Immunology CPT codes 84244, 82088 Test schedule Renin, Mon-Fri; Aldosterone, Sun, Wed, Fri Turnaround time 2-4 days Method RIA Test includes Aldosterone, ng/dL; Renin, ng/mL/h; Aldosterone/Renin Ratio, ratio. Reference ranges
Order Code AKP Test Code ALKP Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 0.2 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 2 weeks Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions EDTA or sodium fluoride-potassium oxalate plasma (lavender or grey top tubes) or hemolyzed samples. Alternate specimens Lithium heparin plasma (green top tube). Department Chemistry CPT codes 84075 Test schedule Sun-Fri nights & STAT Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Colorimetric Test includes Alkaline Phosphatase, U/L. Reference ranges Notes Previously frozen serum may show a marked decrease in values immediately upon thawing. The activity then increases to initial values.
Order Code AKP-ISO Test Code AKPISO Synonyms Fractionated Alk Phos Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 2 mL Minimum volume 1 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp Refrigerated 5 days Frozen (-20°C) Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions EDTA, fluoride & oxalate plasma specimens. Limitations Do not freeze. Department Chemistry CPT codes 84075, 84078. Test schedule Sun-Fri nights Turnaround time 24-48 hours Method Color w/ Heat Fract Test includes Alk Phos, U/L; Alk Phos, Heat Stable, U/L; Alk Phos, % Heat Stable %. Reference ranges
Order Code ALKPBS Test Code ALKPBS Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Frozen serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube and freeze. Store and transport frozen. Stability- Room temp 2 hours Refrigerated 2 days Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Plasma and hemolyzed samples. CPT codes 84080 Test schedule Sun-Sat Turnaround time 2-4 days Method ICMA Test includes Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific, ug/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ICMCP Test Code ICMCP Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 24 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Oxalate or citrate plasma. Alternate specimens EDTA or heparin plasma (lavender or green top tube). Department Immunology CPT codes 86003 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 1-3 days Method FEIA Test includes Allergen, Acremonium Kiliense, IgE, kU/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ICTAC Test Code ICTAC Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 24 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Oxalate or citrate plasma. Alternate specimens EDTA or heparin plasma (lavender or green top tube). Department Immunology CPT codes 86003 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 1-3 days Method FEIA Test includes Allergen, Acacia Tree, IgE, kU/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ICFAL Test Code ICFAL Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 24 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Oxalate or citrate plasma. Alternate specimens EDTA or heparin plasma (lavender or green top tube). Department Immunology CPT codes 86003 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 1-3 days Method FEIA Test includes Allergen, Almond, IgE, kU/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ICALAR Test Code ICALAR Specimen Required Container type SST Tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells ASAP and put in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 2 days Refrigerated 2 weeks Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens. CPT codes 86003 Test schedule Sun-Sat Turnaround time 3-5 days Method Immunocap Test includes Allergen, Alpha-Lactalbumin, IgE; kU/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ICMAL Test Code ICMAL Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 24 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Oxalate or citrate plasma. Alternate specimens EDTA or heparin plasma (lavender or green top tube). Department Immunology CPT codes 86003 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 1-3 days Method FEIA Test includes Allergen, Alternaria Tenuis (Alternata), IgE, kU/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ICTAB Test Code ICTAB Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 24 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Oxalate or citrate plasma. Alternate specimens EDTA or heparin plasma (lavender or green top tube). Department Immunology CPT codes 86003 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 1-3 days Method FEIA Test includes Allergen, American Beech Tree, IgE, kU/L. Reference ranges
Order Code ICFAP Test Code ICFAP Specimen Required Container type SST tube Specimen type Serum Preferred volume 0.5 mL Minimum volume 0.25 mL Specimen processing Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated. Stability- Room temp 24 hours Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20°C) 1 year Frozen (-70°C) Unacceptable conditions Oxalate or citrate plasma. Alternate specimens EDTA or heparin plasma (lavender or green top tube). Department Immunology CPT codes 86003 Test schedule Mon-Fri Turnaround time 1-3 days Method FEIA
