84991:INFLUENZA A and B VIRUS ANTIBODIES, IgG and IgM

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84991:INFLUENZA A and B VIRUS ANTIBODIES, IgG and IgM
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELIZA)
Edit Date: 6/11/2010
Performed: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Released: 1-6 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab; next run if titered.
CPT Code: 86710-90 x 4
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling: Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum from cells immediately. Label specimen clearly as ‘acute’ or ‘convalescent.’
Stability: 48 hours ambient, 14 days refrigerated, or 1 year frozen.
Standard Volume: 1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 50 µL serum.
Transport: Refrigerated, or if frozen, on dry ice.
Comments: Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimen MUST be received within 30 days of receipt of acute specimen.
Rejection Criteria: Plasma; lipemic, hemolytic, icteric, turbid, contaminated, or heat-inactivated specimen.

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