Specimen:

Plasma or Serum

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

2 ml; lavender or red top

Testing
Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Negative

Methodology:

Latex Agglutination

Sample
Processing:

Submit whole blood in original container.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

86308