Specimen:

Serum

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

Adult- 5 ml red top tube
Pediatric- 2ml; red top tube

Testing
Schedule:

Bi-weekly (Mon and Thurs) - Batch analysis performed 
twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays excluding 
university holidays.

Analytic Time:

1 week

Reference Range:

<20   units   Negative
20-30 units   Weak Positive
>30   units   Moderate to Strong Positive

Methodology:

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Sample
Processing:

Centrifuge at 3500 RPM for 5 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate serum 2-8 degree C.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.

CPT Code:

83520