Methodology
Cell Culture (CC); Immunoassay (IA); Immunochemiluminometric Assay by ADVIA Centaur
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01564
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5.4-10.8 mL Blood
Container Type
Red-top (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Specimen collection after fluorescein dye angiography shou8ld be delayed for at least 3 days. For patients on hemodialysis, specimen collection should be delayed for 2 weeks.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Test Volume Required
5.4 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2.7 mL Serum
Included Tests
Histamine Release (Chronic Urticaria), Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO), Thyroid Antibody and TSH
Comments
Samples containing fluorescein can produce falsely depressed values when tested with the ADVIA Centaur TSH3 Ultra Assay.
CPT Codes
84443, 86343, 86376, 86800
Revised
06-04-17
Initials
SL