Methodology
Elispot
Synonyms
t spot; IGRA; T-Spot; TB; Elispot
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
National Jewish Immunology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Thursday
Standard TAT
3-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6-10 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday 0800-1300 only, no weekends or holidays.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=Unacceptable.
Rejection Criteria
Frozen; Clotted; Hemolyzed; Spun down; Citrate anticoagulant
Test Volume Required
10 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
6 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Do NOT centrifuge. Complete a National Jewish Immunology requisition and submit with specimen room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekend or holidays.
CPT Codes
86481
Revised
05-26-20
Initials
SL