Methodology
Automated microfluidics immunoassay method
Synonyms
Soluble CD163 SCD163
Specimen Type
Plasma
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 (whole blood); 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
Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Freeze two 0.3mL plasma aliquots immediately at -20°C or lower. Separated plasma samples must be sent with enough dry ice to maintain a frozen state. Complete Cincinnati Diagnostic Immunology requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Ship Monday-Thursday ONLY, no weekends or holidays.
CPT Codes
83520
Revised
9/16/26
Initials
IM