Methodology
Automated microfluidics immunoassay method
Synonyms
Soluble CD163 SCD163
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children's Diagnostic Immunology
Epic ID
LAB07625
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2 Weeks
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday 0800-1300 ONLY, no weekends or holidays.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 Months (Plasma only)
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood sent frozen; Blood collected in wrong container/tube type; Plasma sent room temp or refrigerated
Test Volume Required
(two) 0.3mL plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete Cincinnati Diagnostic Immunology requisition and submit with specimen room temp. Ship Monday-Thursday ONLY, no weekends or holidays.
CPT Codes
83520
Revised
12-30-25
Initials
IM