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HelpTest Code B2GAB B-2 Glycoprotein IgG, IgM, IgA Abs
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1179
Epic Description: BETA-2 GLYCOPROTEIN ANTIBODIES
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 2.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 2.5 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 3.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Unacceptable samples: heparinized plasma, lipemia, hemolysis, and other body fluids.
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serumn or EDTA plasma into plastic vial ASAP and freeze. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Stability:
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.15 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: B2GAB
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=BETA%2D2+GLYCOPROTEIN+1%2C+IgG%2C+IgM%2C+IgA+ANTIBODIES
Assay Frequency
Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
7 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Unacceptable samples: heparinized plasma, lipemia, hemolysis, and other body fluids. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum or EDTA plasma into plastic vial and freeze ASAP. Transport to laboratory frozen.
CPT Code Information
86146 x 3