84380:HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE B ANTIBODY

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84380:HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE B ANTIBODY
Alias Names: Pfeiffer’s bacillus / H. influenzae / Hib
Methodology: Multi-Analyte Fluorescent Detection
Edit Date: 1/22/2009
Performed: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Released: 1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 86317-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling: Centrifuge and separate serum from cells immediately. Label specimen clearly as pre-vaccine or post-vaccine so that specimens will be saved and tested simultaneously.
Stability: 48 hours ambient, 14 days refrigerated, or 1 year frozen.
Standard Volume: 1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum.
Transport: Frozen on dry ice.
Comments: Pre- and 30-day post Haemophilus influenzae B vaccination specimens should be submitted together for testing. Post specimen should be drawn 30 days after immunization and must be received within 60 days of pre- specimen.
Rejection Criteria: Plasma; severe lipemia; contaminated specimens; hemolyzed specimens.

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