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Epic EAP: LAB2453
Epic Description: CENTROMERE ANTIBODIES
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 Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Remove serum within 2 hours of collection. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: CENTP
Assay Frequency
Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 -6 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Remove serum within 2 hours of collection. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
CPT Code Information
86256