Methodology
Virus Neutralizing Antibody Test
Synonyms
COVID; IMMUNO-COV
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo forwards to Imanis Life Sciences
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
9-11 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=72 Hours; Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Gross icterus
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Order in Maylink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86409
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