Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to ViraCor
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-cap) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 28 Days; Refrigerated: 28 Days; Frozen: 1 Year
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
86003
Revised
06-18-17
Initials
SL