Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnositcs San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6-12 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred. Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Moderate hemolysis; Lipemia; Icteric specimen; Serum separator tubes (SST); Sample other than serum; Heavy visible particulate matter
Test Volume Required
6 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Serum
Included Tests
Histamine Release (Chronic Urticaria), Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO), Thyroglobulin Antibodies, TSH and IgE Antibody (Anti-IgE IgG).
CPT Codes
83520, 84443, 86343, 86376, 86800
Revised
06-14-20
Initials
SL