Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
TNF Alpha HS; Cachectin; Cytokine; TNF Alpha HS
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01076
Lab Test Days
Monday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in a red-top tube (no gel).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 9 Months
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric; Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells. Transfer the serum to a clean 12x75 mm tube. Freeze as soon as possible.
CPT Codes
83520
Revised
6/29/23
Initials
SA