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Additional Codes
50860
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
CPT
83516
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Transport
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated specimens. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Turn Around Time
2-4 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
EPIC Code
LAB2371
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel
Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Patient Preparation
None
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday and Wednesday through Saturday
STAT Availability
No.
LOINC
29996-6