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Epic EAP: LAB822F
Epic Description: CELIAC DISEASE PANEL
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Gel, No Anticoagulant | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 3.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum or EDTA plasma into plastic vial. Freeze if holding overnight. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Stability:
Room Temp: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Rejection Criteria
Heparinized plasma, hemolysis, lipemia
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: CELIA
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=CELIAC+DISEASE+PANEL
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
1-3 days excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Aliquot serum or EDTA plasma into plastic vial. Centrifuge specimen. Freeze if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
83516 x 4