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Epic EAP: LAB2632
Epic Description: HUMORAL IMMUNE EVAL (PNEUMO SEROTYPES) WITH H. FLU
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 13 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
Quest Nichols , Referral code: 94207
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