Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
1-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Parallel testing is preferred, and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimen plainly as "acute or convalescent."
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Bacterially contaminated; Heat-inactivated; Hemolyzed, Icteric, Lipemic; or Turbid specimens
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum with in 2 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Apollo courier pick up daily. Parallel testing is preferred, and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimen plainly as "acute or convalescent."
CPT Codes
86794
Revised
4/25/23
Initials
SA