Synonyms
Anti-TNF; Enbrel
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Esoterix (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
6-12 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in (red-top) tube; Plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) or Heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=14 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=14 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Plasma or Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Plasma or Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within 45 minutes of collection. TSO form required.
Comments
Esoterix test code: 804245. TSO form required.
CPT Codes
80299, 82397