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Epic EAP: LAB10160
Epic Description:CMV T CELL IMMUNITY PANEL
Collection Limitations
Specimens may be collected at Main Campus lab, Northshore lab, Baton Rouge Main lab and satellite labs with contracted stops only. DO NOT collect at OMC-Hancock.
Collect between 5am and 1pm Monday through Friday. Do not collect on Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, or the day before a Holiday.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Dark Green, Sodium Heparin – No Gel (Fill at least 3/4 full) |
10.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
For Non-Pediatric Patients: Collect 10 mL whole blood in a sodium heparin tube. Tube must be at least ¾ full to maintain proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant.
For Pediatric Patients: Minimum volume is 3 mL. Tube must be at least ¾ full to maintain proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant. Tubes that can be accepted for pediatric patients: Three 1mL tubes completely full (any less will be rejected) Two 2 mL tubes containing a minimum of 1.5 mL of blood in both tubes One 4 mL tube containing a minimum of 3 mL of blood .
Specimen Stability
30 hours at room temperature
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Specimens may be collected at Main Campus lab, Northshore lab, Baton Rouge Main lab and satellite labs with contracted stops only. Call for Courier pick-up: 1-800-719.0001, Radiant Global.
Do not centrifuge. Store in a Viracor LIVE CELL specimen bioharard bag and transport at room temperature only. Home Health Agencies: Deliver specimen to CSR ASAP.
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics, Referral code: 30360
https://www.viracor-eurofins.com/test-menu/30360-cmv-t-cell-immunity-panel/
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
Within 36-48 hours of receipt at reference lab
CSR Storage Requirements
Do not centrifuge. Store at room temperature.
CPT Code Information
86352 x4