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Test Code TSPOT T-SPOT TB screening test

Important Note

This test only available in Shreveport and Monroe region.

For South LA testings see QSPOT - Quest Labs

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB3339

Epic Description: T-SPOT TB SCREENING TEST

Collection Limitations

THIS TEST CAN BE ORDERED AND COLLECTED AT SHREVEPORT AND MONROE.  Can only be collected between 5am-3pm MONDAY-FRIDAY. Specimen MUST be sent to reference lab the day of collection. 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

2 – Dark Green, Sodium Heparin – No gel

 2 × 6.0 mL 6.0 mL

 

Specimen Stability

32 hours at room temperature

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Do not centrifuge. Transport specimen in collection container at room temperature.

Aliquot Requirements

Whole Blood

Optimum 12.0 mL

Minimum 6.0 mL

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: Oxford Diagnostics Laboratory, Referral code: TSPOT

Assay Frequency

Monday – Friday

Routine Turnaround Time

7-10 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Do not centrifuge. Transport specimen in collection contaier at room temperature.

CPT Code Information

86481