| Method |
Rapid latex agglutination test |
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| CPT Code |
86762 |
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| Test Scope |
Recommended for immune status determination, Immune: > 10 IU/mL |
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| Preferred Specimen |
Serum |
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| Other Acceptable Specimens |
- Serum only; no anticoagulant
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| Required Specimen Volume |
1-3 mLs serum or plasma |
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| Minimum Specimen Volume |
1 mL serum or plasma |
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| Specimen Container |
Red Top or SST Tube, 7-10 mL |
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| Specimen Identification |
Label tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
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| Special Instructions |
- Sample may be stored refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 7 days.
- Centrifuge and remove serum from clot as soon as possible and before storing. Transfer separated serum or plasma into labeled plastic transport tube.
- If need to store longer than 7 days, serum may be frozen at –20°C or colder.
- Do not use heat-inactivated serum.
- Identify specimen as acute or convalescent.
- Specimens with precipitate should be clarified by centrifugation
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| Shipping Requirements |
Store and ship refrigerated at 2-8°C. |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Gross Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Quantity not sufficient for testing (QNS).
- Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen
- Gross Bacterial Contamination
- Heat-Inactivated Serum
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| Turn-around-time |
24 hours (M-F) |
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