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HelpTest Code HUMOR Humoral Immune Evaluation with H. Influenzae B and Diphtheria
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: Search HUMORAL
Order Panel to include
Strep pneumoaie 12 LAB778 or 23 Serotypes LAB4325,
Haemophilus influenzae B AB IgG LAB1237
Diphtheria/Tetanus AB LAB792
Specimen Type
Blood
To reduce recollections, the Ochsner sites prefer a Serum Gel tube (Gold or Tiger Top) for this test.
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
2-Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
12.0 mL | 5.0 mL |
| Alternate |
2-Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
12.0 mL | 5.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature - 7 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
This panel includes 12 or 23 types of streptococcus pneumoniae, tetanus, diphtheria and H. Flu. Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 4.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
testing at MAYO
Assay Frequency
Once per week
Routine Turnaround Time
7 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
86648
86684
86774
86317 x 13