Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Cambridge Biomedical
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Lipemia; Microbially contaminated specimens; Specimens received outside of stability
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 1 hour of collection.
CPT Codes
86255; 86256
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