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Lab Test Dictionary

Eculizumab (7453356)

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Cincinnati Children's TMA


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday

Standard TAT

2-3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

For trough level, collect 30 minutes prior to next dose.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=2 Hours; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=6 Months

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Separate serum within 2 hours of collection and freeze immediately. Complete a Cincinnati Children's TMA requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.


CPT Codes

80299