Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Synonyms
Immune Complex Assay; Raji Cell Immune Complex Assay
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
LAB08011
Lab Test Days
Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Standard TAT
2-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red-Top Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 20 Days (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Non-frozen specimens: Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles; Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, and icteric specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Allow complete clotting of red blood cells (up to 1 hour), then separate serum from cells within 30 minutes and freeze immediately. Complete an ARUP requisition form and submit specimen frozen with daily Apollo Courier pick-up.
CPT Codes
86332
Revised
4/22/24
Initials
SA