Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01319
Lab Test Days
Monday
Standard TAT
4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 21 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Blood should be collected by venipuncture and the serum separated from the cells by centrifugation after clot formation. If citrated plasma is to be used, blood should be collected by venipuncture and the plasma separated from the cells immediately by centrifugation at 1500g for 10 minutes. The supernatant must be carefully removed after centrifugation to avoid contamination with platelets. Repeating the centrifugation and separation steps may be advisable to minimize platelet contamination. Grossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.
CPT Codes
86849 (x2)
Revised
02-07-15
Initials
SL