Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Synonyms
Stelara
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Esoterix
Epic ID
Other Reference
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
8-11 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Allow a minimum clotting time of 30 to 60 minutes with serum separation within 2 hours of collections. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test required. Serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=14 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=14 Days (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Lipemic
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
80299, 83520
Revised
03-04-22
Initials
CL
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