Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01200
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 21 Days; Frozen: 21 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86255; 86256
Revised
01-13-20
Initials
SL