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 plasma 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
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