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Additional Codes
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Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top
Volume
Preferred Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability
N/A
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube completely and send to the laboratory.
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC.
If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Reference Values
Negative < 1:40
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Automated Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA)
CPT Codes
86255
LOINC Codes
30786255
Last Reviewed Date
8/19/2024
Additional Information
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