Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Synonyms
Enterocyte Abs
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Batched Weekly
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Hours; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: Indefinite (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood or Serum sample not frozen
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Complete CHOP Anti-Enterocyte Antibody requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Thursday and need to confirm if they accept Saturday delivery. Information relevant to current problem on requisition for is required either to be completed by provider or a printed progress report to be send with sample.
Comments
no auth needed, not genetic
CPT Codes
88346, 88350 (x2)
Revised
5/2/24
Initials
SA