Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4240
Lab Test Days
4 Days a week
Standard TAT
5-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
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: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Lipemia; Icteric
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Included Tests
If Islet Cell Antibody Screen is positive, Islet Cell Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86341).
CPT Codes
86341
Revised
08-15-13
Initials
SL