Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Synonyms
VGKC Ab; VGKC complex; VGKC screen
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
1-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-8 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen=1 Month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
Plasma; Grossly lipemic; Icteric
Test Volume Required
4 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
83519
Revised
01-15-20
Initials
SL