Methodology
Radial Immunodiffusion (RID)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday
Standard TAT
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) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days (48 Hour for Plasma); Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 21 Days (30 Days for Plasma)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
86160
Revised
07-22-17
Initials
SL