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Neopterin (34890)

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

LAB01024

Lab Test Days

1 Day a week; A.M.

Standard TAT

3 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Wrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Thawed serum; Received room temperature; Received refrigerated

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.2 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Protect specimen from light and submit serum in an amber tube.

CPT Codes

83519

Revised

03-02-15