| Method |
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) |
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| CPT Code |
86781 |
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| Test Scope |
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| Preferred Specimen |
Serum |
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| Other Acceptable Specimens |
None |
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| Required Specimen Volume |
2-4 mls serum |
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| Minimum Specimen Volume |
2 mls serum |
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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 up to 5 days at 2-8 ° C
- Centrifuge and remove serum from clot as soon as possible and before storing. Transfer separated serum into labeled plastic transport tube.
- If need to store longer than 5 days, serum may be frozen at -20o C or colder. Include any medical history or relevant clinical findings on requisition.
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| Shipping Requirements |
Store and ship at refrigerated temperature 2-8° C. |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Gross bacterial contamination
- Quantity not sufficient for testing (QNS)
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| Reference Interval |
Non-Reactive |
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| Turn-around-time |
24 hours |
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