Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms
Tularensis, Tick-borne, Rabbit fever, Glandular fever, TULAB
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Laboratory
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday
Standard TAT
1-7 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-1.2 ml Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated (preferred): 7 Days; Frozen: 30 days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus, Heat inactivated specimen
Test Volume Required
0.6 ml Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml Serum
CPT Codes
86668 x 2
Revised
6/9/26
Initials
IM