| Name: | C Peptide | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin, separate, freeze until courier pickup. Have courier bring dry ice. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CLL Minimal Residual | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | CLL Minimal Residual Disease | Fluid Type | Whole Blood or Bone Marrow |
| Minimum Volume | 10-20 ml Whole Blood 2-3 ml Bone Marrow |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10-20 ml Whole Blood or 2-3 ml Bone Marrow in a Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not spin. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CD3 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | %CD3 and Absolute CD3 |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday. Call Special Hematology (extension 8559) for any collection on Fridays after 2:00 P.M. before drawing specimen. Specimens drawn on Sunday can be run on Monday except when Monday is a holiday. The Special Hematology Lab is closed on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 4 days after reception of specimen |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CD 25 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Flow Cytometry, Lymph subset CD 25 | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | CD3(+) CD25(+); Absolute CD3 (+) CD25(+); CD3(-) CD25(+); Absolute CD3(-) CD25(+) |
| Patient Preparation | Tests requires a CBC and Differential done at the same time. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Please order a CBC and Differential when ordering this test. |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday. Call Special Hematology (extension 8559) for any collection on Fridays after 2:00 P.M. before drawing specimen. Specimens drawn on Sunday can be run on Monday except when Monday is a holiday. The Special Hematology Lab is closed on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 4 days after reception of specimen |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | C Reactive Protein Quantitation |
Lab Section |
Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | CRP Quantitation |
Fluid Type |
Plasma |
|
Minimum Volume |
.7 ml whole blood in Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: <1.0 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | C Reactive Protein - High Sensitivity |
Lab Section |
Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | CRPHST |
Fluid Type |
Serum |
|
Minimum Volume |
0.5 ml of plasma or serum (full microtainer) |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Green top tube (lithium heparin) or Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Green top tube or Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
Results >15.0 mg/L represent systemic inflammation and need to be evaluated by Routine CRP measurement. |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Routine 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
Plasma (green top tube): Spin and refrigerate until analysis. Serum (red top tube): Spin, separate serum and refrigerate until analysis. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
Plasma (green top tube): Spin and refrigerate until analysis. Serum (red top tube): Spin, separate serum and refrigerate until analysis. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Complement, C1 EI Panel Functional | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top. Transport to lab immediately. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin separate and freeze until analysis. Freeze Serum within 1 hr. of Collection. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin immediately after clotting. Separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze and transport frozen. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | C1 Esterase Inhibitor | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Complement, C1 Esterase Inhibitor |
Fluid Type |
Serum |
|
Minimum Volume |
.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Should be a fasting specimen |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top. Transport to Lab immediately. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | C1q Complement Component Quantitative | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description |
Fluid Type |
Serum |
|
Minimum Volume |
0.1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CA 27- 29 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | TRUQUANT BR 27.29 | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin separate and freeze until analysis. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze and transport frozen. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | C3B Binding Assay | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Immune Complex Detection by C3b Binding Assay - (RAJI Cell Replacement Assay), C3 RAJI | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Specimen should be separated immediately from blood cells and frozen. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin separate and freeze until analysis. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cadnium, Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Can also use Dark Blue Tube with EDTA |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Calcitonin | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Fasting specimen preferred |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Please note on the request slip whether the patient has received a pentagastrin stimulation or calcium infusion. Calcitonin levels on uremic patients may be increased. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin separate and freeze in screw-capped vial before shipping. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze and transport frozen. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Calcium 24 hours Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit entire 24 hour collection to lab |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hour urine container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | M-F, 0800-2300 |
| Stat Availability | Requires Pathology clearance |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 0.1-0.3 grams/24 hours |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Calcium, Ionized | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Primarily used as an Out Patient Test | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Green gel/non-gel lithium heparin tube on ice. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in gel/non-gel lithium heparin tube on ice. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Specimen must be received 'on ice' |
| Specimen Stability | 3 hours refrigerated. |
| Specimen Transport | On Ice |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | ASAP |
| Critical Value | Male/Female and all ages: <0.80 mmol/L and >1.5 mmol/L |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and separate serum and run test within 4 hours of specimen collection. Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not process. Do not remove stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. Must be picked up and delivered to lab within 3 hours of specimen collection. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 1.15-1.27 mmol/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Calcium, Ionized Whole Blood | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lithium Heparinized Syringe on Ice or Gel / Non Gel Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube. (Full heparinized blood gas capillaries are also acceptable. Microtainers are not acceptable.) |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a Lithium Heparinized syringe. FULL Non Gel Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube. (Full heparinized blood gas capillaries are also acceptable. Microtainers are not acceptable.) |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 4 hours at room temperature if cap not removed or spun. 24 hours if cap not removed, not spun, and refrigerated. |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | ASAP |
| Critical Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: <0.80 and >1.5 mmol/L |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed. Give unprocessed Green Top Tubes directly to the Blood Gas Tech. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 1.15 - 1.27 mmol/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Calcium, Random Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No normal range defined. mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Calcium, Total | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hours |
| Critical Value | Male/Female and all ages < 6.0 mg/dL and >14.0 mg/dL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Calculus Crystal Analysis | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Calculus Sample |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Report includes a physical description (weight, size, shape, color, and surface appearance); fracturing to detect presence of nidus; microscopic semi-quantitative identification of compounds by crystalline structure using regular and polarized light. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Campylobacter Jejuni Total Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cancer Antigen 125 | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Ovarian Cancer Antigen | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Test run in special chemistry on Tuesday and Friday |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all age ranges the same 0-34 u/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cancer Antigen 19-9 | Lab Section | Special Chemistry Area |
| Alternate Description | CA 19-9 | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .0.2 mls plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lithium Heparin Green Gel Top preferred. (Serum, Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top or Lavender Top also acceptable). Serial samples should be collected with the same tube type. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | After 24 hours, the samples need to be separated and refrigerated at 2-8c |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate at 2-8c |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Twice per week, Samples received Mondays and Thursdays by 1200 will have results reported the same day |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | If test is not performed within 24 hours of collection the sample should be spun, separated and refrigerated. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | <37 umL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cancer Antigen 27 - 29 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | CA 27-29 | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cancer Cytogenetic Study of Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Karyotype/Chromosomal Analysis of Blood | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in a Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cancer Cytogenetic Study of Bone Marrow | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Bone Marrow |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Bone marrow transplant media |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | Thaw media to room temperature and place 2 ml of bone marrow into the vial. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Please supply the following information: What type of leukemia or disorder is suspected. Patient's clinical status., eg. Initial diagnosis, post treatment or remission relapse or bone marrow transplant. |
| Specimen Stability | Room temperature |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Candida Albicans | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Candidiasis Antigen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cannabinoids | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Marijuana, DAU6, DAU6C | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | > = to 50 ng/ml. Results > = to 50 ng/ml will generate a positive result. |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | None Detected |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cantaloupe | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carbamazepine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Tegretol | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
1 full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
Trough: Collect immediately before administering the next dose. Critical Value >12 ug/Ml |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate and place plasma in a plastic tube with green snap cap. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same therapeutic range: 4 -12 ug/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carbamazepine Epoxide Free | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum or Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 ml Serum or Plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top or Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 ml whole blood in a Non Gel RedTop or Lavender Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and separate plasma/serum into pour-off tubes keep at room temperature until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate and place plasma/serum in a plastic tube with snap cap. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carbohydrate Deficient Transferin, Pediatric | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin, Congenital | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 ml serum |
| Test Includes | Mono-oligo/Di-oligo Ratio, A-oligo/Di-olig Ratio, Interpretation |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Freeze |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carbon Dioxide Content | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Bicarbonate, CO2 | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value | All ages and sex the same: <15 mmol/L and >45 mmol/L |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 22 - 30 mmol/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carbon Monoxide, Arterial | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Carboxyhemoglobin, Arterial | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinized Syringe On Ice |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in Heparinized Syringe or Sodium Heparin Gel/Non Gel Green Top Tube On Ice |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Specimen must be received 'On ice' or Sodium Heparin Gel/Non Gel Green Top Tube On Ice |
| Specimen Stability | 1 hour if refrigerated and on ice |
| Specimen Transport | On Ice |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | ASAP |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | 1.0 - 1.5% of Total Hemoglobin |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carbon Monoxide, Venous | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Carboxyhemoglobin, Venous | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinized Syringe On Ice |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in Heparinized Syringe or Sodium Heparin Gel/Non Gel Green Top Tube On Ice |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Specimen must be received 'On ice' or Sodium Heparin Gel/Non Gel Green Top Tube On Ice |
| Specimen Stability | 1 hour if refrigerated and on ice |
| Specimen Transport | On Ice |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | ASAP |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | 1.0 - 1.5% of Total Hemoglobin |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carcinoembryonic Antigen | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | CEA | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Gel Green Microtainers |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 0-3 ng/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Careless Weed | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast - Common Rough Pigweed | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carnitine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes | Free, Total, and Acetyl Carnitine |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 6 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Freeze |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines |
| & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Centrifuge specimen within 1 hour of collection. Separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carotene | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Beta Carotene | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Fasting |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Protect from light |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin within 1 hour of collection, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper and freeze until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Carrot | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Casein | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cashew Nut | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cat Dander | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cat Scratch Fever | Lab Section | Sendouts |
| Alternate Description | Bartonella Species AB includes reflex to titer | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 Whole blood |
| Test Includes | Bartonella henselae and quintana IgG and IgM Antibodies |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Catecholamine Fractionated Plasma | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamine |
| Patient Preparation | Patient should fast for 12 hours and should avoid tobacco, coffee and tea. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top (On Ice) |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in a (Pre-chilled) Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines |
| & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin separate and freeze until analysis. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Catecholamine, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fractionated Catecholamine | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit complete 24 hour urine to lab |
| Test Includes | Total Catecholamines, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hour Urine Specimen Container with 30 mls 6 N HCL |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cathartic Laxative Screen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Plain Stool Gray Cup Container containing 20 grams of stool |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Catheter Tip Culture | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Portion of catheter tip (Specify Type) in sterile container |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to lab within 1 hour of collection. Do not refrigerate. |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 8 hours at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | No growth or # col/ml of organism present / identification & sensitivity performed according to lab criteria |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Negative at 3 days; interims at 18 and 24 hours |
| Critical Value | >=15 colonies /ml of potential pathogen |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | No Growth |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CD34 Count | Lab Section | Hematopoietic Cell Therapy Laboratory |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Lavender Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a EDTA Non Gel Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 09:00-17:00 hours, Monday through Friday, other times may be available call X7298 |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Call Hematopoietic Lab. DO NOT PROCESS |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Normal: 1-5 per µL, Mobilized: > 10 per µL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Celery | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cephalosporium | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Ceruloplasmin | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Charcot Marie Tooth Auto Dominant | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 8.5 ml whole blood in ACD A Tube |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD A Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 20 ml whole blood in (2) ACD A Yellow Top Tubes |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Collect Monday through Thursday, only. Call laboratory at (717) 531- 5741 before ordering. HMC send out staff: ship same day |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 14 - 21 days from reception of specimen at Athena. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cheddar Cheese | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chicken Feather | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chicken Meat | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chlamydia by MAP | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | C. trachomatis by (Molecular Amplified Probe) | Fluid Type | Urine and or genital specimens, only. |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Use the large swab for cleaning the genital area and the smaller swab for the collection of sample. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Pink Amplified
DNA Assay Endo-cervical Specimen Collection and Wet Transport Kit for
females.
Blue Amplified DNA Assay Male Urethral Specimen Collection and Wet Transport Kit for males. First 15 ml of voided urine in a 90 ml sterile specimen cup. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | All positives are reported to the department of health |
| Specimen Stability | 4 - 6 days at 2 - 27 degrees C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results | Pos/Neg |
| Availability | Test run Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 24-48 hours after reception |
| Critical Value | All positives phoned to floor or physician. |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep refrigerated or at room temperature until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chlamydia Culture | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Genital, ocular, respiratory |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Virus Transport Media, VTM/CTM |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | All positives are reported to the department of health |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results | Pos/Neg |
| Availability | 07:00-13:00 M-F hours, 0800-1200 Sat-Sun |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 48 hours after reception |
| Critical Value | All positives phoned to floor or physician. |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep refrigerated until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chlamydia Pneumoniae DNA PCR | Lab Section | Send Out Area |
| Alternate Description | C. pneumonia PCR | Fluid Type |
Throat or NP swab in 3 ml M4 or VCM transport media |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
Throat or NP swab in 3 ml M4 or VCM transport media Bronchial washings or bronchoalveolar lavage in a sterile container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep refrigerated until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chlamydia Psittaci Culture | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Ocular, respiratory |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Virus Transport Media, VTM/CTM |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep refrigerated until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chlamydia Species Differentiation, Antibodies | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Chlamydia Species Differentiation Antibody Panel (Referral Test) | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | C. pneumoniae, C. psittaci, C. trachomatis/LGV |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chloral Hydrate | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chloramphenicol | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 2.5 ml whole blood in (6) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test | Specimen must be kept in the dark - Protect from light by wrapping specimen in foil. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. Protect from light by wrapping specimen in foil. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chloride | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Plasma Chloride | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hours |
| Critical Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: <80 mmol/L and >120 mmol/L |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 96 - 107 mmol/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chloride, Spinal Fluid | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | CSF Chloride | Fluid Type | CSF |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Spinal Fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | CSF Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours, if refrigerated. |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chloride, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Chloride, 24 Hour Urine | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit entire 24 hour collection |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hour Urine Container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | M-F, 0800-2300 |
| Stat Availability | Requires Pathology clearance |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 110-250 mmol/24 hours |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chloride, Random Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Random Urine Chloride | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No normal range defined mmol/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chlamydia Pneumoniae DNA PCR | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | C. pneumoniae PCR | Fluid Type | Throat or NP Swab in Viromed Transport Media |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
Throat or NP swab in Viromed Transport Media. Bronchial Washings, or bronchoalveolar lavage, in a sterile container 250 mg of lung tissue (Frozen immediately after collection). |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chlamydia Psittaci Antibody Panel | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | C. Psittaci Antibody Panel | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chocolate/Cocoa | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cholesterol | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 125 - 200 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cholinesterase, Serum | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Pseudocholinesterase, Serum | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 4 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 21 days if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate serum, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cholinesterase and Dibucaine Number | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 4 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 21 days if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate serum, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chromium, Whole Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 4.0 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Dark Blue Top with EDTA |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Dark Blue Tube with EDTA |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Dark blue
tubes with EDTA supplied by the clinical lab specimen processing area at
531- 8353. To avoid contamination, use powderless gloves. Draw one vacutatiner of blood (1-2mL) and discard. Draw second container (2-4 mL in royal blue top, EDTA) for submission. Patient should refrain from taking mineral supllements and multi-vitamins 3 days prior to specimen collection. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not spin |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chromogranin A | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 ml Serum - 0.8 ml Preferred |
| Test Includes | Chromogranin A |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate and refrigerate until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chromosome Analysis, CVS | Lab Section | Send Out - MAYO Labs |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Chorionic Villi in Transport Media (Obtained from the Sendout lab) |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
|
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Must be sent refrigerated to MAYO |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chromosome Analysis, Lymph Node | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Chromosome Lymphoid Tissue | Fluid Type | Lymph Node Tissue |
| Minimum Volume | 1 - 3 cm3 of Tissue |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
Place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container containing sterile Hank's Balanced Salt Solution, Ringer's Solution, or Normal Saline. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Chronic Granulomatous Disease | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in (3) Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Tops |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Ship Monday through Thursdays, only |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Citrate, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit entire urine collection to lab. |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hour Urine Specimen Container without preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Clam | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Clomipramine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Anafranil | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Clomipramine and Desmethyl - Clomipramine |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Clonazepan (Clonopin) | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Klonopin | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 3 ml whole blood in (3) Non Gel Red microtainers. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Clostridium Difficile Toxin | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | C. diff | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Random stool container on ice |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Stool specimen MUST take shape of container. Any stool that is formed will automatically be rejected. |
| Specimen Stability | 5 days at 2-8 degree C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results | Pos/Neg |
| Availability | 7 days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 24 hours |
| Critical Value | All positives phoned to floor or physician. |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep refrigerated until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Clozaril | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Clozapine and Metabolite | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | 6 ml urine is also acceptable |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CMML, FISH Probe | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description |
PDGFRB/TEL FISH Probe: Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia |
Fluid Type |
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
|
Container Whole Blood Required |
5 ml Whole Blood in a Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube 1.0 - 2.0 ml Bone Marrow in a Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate whole blood or Bone Marrow until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CMV IgG Antibody | Lab Section | Special Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red top preferred. Green separator and lavender top tube acceptable. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | Full 3.0mL Red-top tube preferred |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run once per week. Samples received by 0700 Wednesdays will have results available by 1600 the same day. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Deliver to laboratory |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Centrifuge and separate serum from cells, refrigerate |
| Reference Value | None |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CMV Antibody IgM | Lab Section | Special Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Cytomegalovirus Antibody IgM | Fluid Type | Serum or Plasma from whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 full red or green Microtainer |
| Test Includes | Cytomegalovirus IgM antibodies |
| Patient Preparation | No special Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Serum is preferred but Lithium Heparin (Green-top tube) is also acceptable |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | Full 3ml tube |
| Transport Time | Process within 8 hours of collection |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 8 hours room temp, 24 hours at 2-8°C, 2 months Frozen -20°C |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run once per week Wednesdays will have results available the same day. |
| Stat Availability | Not available STAT |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Samples received by 0700 Wednesdays |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Transport to Laboratrory |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Centrifuge and remove serum or plasma from cells - refrigerate |
| Reference Value | None |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CMV by PCR (Blood) | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Cytomegalovirus | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1 full Lavender Top Tube of whole blood. Cannot be shared with any other test. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Lavender tube - Please draw SEPARATE lavender tube. Cannot be shared with other tests |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Numerical value (copies/ml) and Log value |
| Availability | 7 days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 24-48 hours upon reception |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Transport specimen at room temperature |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Normal range: < 200 copies per mL, < 2.3 Log |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CMV DNA PCR Quantitative | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Cytomegalovirus DNA PCR Quantitative | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
1 ml whole blood in Lavender Top Tube Also acceptable: 1.0 ml EDTA Plasma, refrigerated, or 1.0 ml CSF, refrigerated, or 1.0 Random urine; refrigerated, or 1.0 Amniotic Fluid; refrigerated, or 1.0 ml whole blood in ACD-A or ACD-B (Yellow Top Tube); refrigerated, or 1.0 ml Serum (Red Top Tube); refrigerated, or 1.0 ml Bronchial brush/wash. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Frozen |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cocaine Confirmation, Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml urine |
| Test Includes | Cocaine and Cocaine Metabolite |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Specimen Container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | None detected |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cocaine Metabolites, Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | DAU6, DAU6C, DAU5 | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
Cutoff Value: > = to 300 ng/mL. Results > = to 300 ng/mL will generate a positive result. |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | None Detected |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Coccidioides Immitis | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Coccidioides Immites, CF | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | For optimal result draw a fasting specimen |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines |
| & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cocklebur | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cockroach | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Coconut | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Codfish | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cold Agglutinins | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5-7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Keep warm, Deliver to Specimen Processing Area |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Common Mugwort | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Common Ragweed | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complement 2 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | C2 Quantitative | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Do not collect in serum separator tubes. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Centrifuge within of collection. Separate and freeze until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze. Have bring dry ice for pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
|
Test Name: |
Lab Section |
Special Hematology |
|
Alternate Description |
CBA |
Fluid Type |
Citrated Plasma |
|
Minimum Volume |
4.1 ml whole blood in a 4.5 ml Sodium Citrate Blue Top or 2.4 ml whole blood in a 2.7 ml Sodium Citrate Blue Top or 1.6 ml whole blood in a 1.8 ml Sodium Citrate Blue Top |
|
Test Includes |
|
Patient Preparation |
No heparin for 48 hours or coumadin for 2 weeks prior to testing. |
|
Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
Sodium Citrate Blue Top |
|
Container (Microbiology) |
|
Container Whole Blood Required |
4.5 ml whole blood in a Sodium Citrate Blue Top |
|
Transport Time |
|
Additional Test Information |
Requires Heme/Oncology Consult |
|
Specimen Stability |
2 hours if refrigerated and 3 months at - 70o C. |
|
Specimen Transport |
Refrigerate |
|
Test Results |
|
Availability |
07:30-15:30 hours, M-F |
|
Stat Availability |
Not available stat |
|
Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats 10 working days |
|
Critical Value |
N/A |
|
Specimen Preparation (In house) |
Spin at 2500 g for 20 minutes. Remove plasma and split into two aliquots. freeze at - 70o C. until analysis |
|
Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
Refrigerate until courier pickup |
|
Reference Value |
50-200% |
|
Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Collagen Type II Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes | Collagen Type II Antibody |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin within 1 hour of collection. Separate and refrigerate until shipped out. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complement C3 | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .7 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 88-165 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complement C4 | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .7 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 14-44 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complement C5 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complement Profile | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .7 ml whole blood in a Gel Green |
| Test Includes | C3, C4 |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | See individual tests |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complete Blood Count (MCH) | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (Not Orderable) | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.5 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | If drawing specimen in a Lavender Microtainer and also drawing an ESR, draw two (2) Full Lavender Microtainers. If also drawing an Ammonia level draw three (3) Lavender Microtainers |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours at room temperature and 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
|
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complete Blood Count (MPV)2 | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Mean Platelet Volume (Not Orderable) | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.5 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours at room temperature and 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Male/Female the
same Age
Normal 0 months to adult: 9.0-12.2 fL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complete Blood Count (MCHC)3 | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (Not Orderable) | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.5 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours at room temperature and 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
|
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complete Blood Count (MCV) | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Mean Corpuscular Volume (Not Orderable) | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.5 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in Lavender top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours at room temperature and 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
|
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complete Blood Count (CBC)5 | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | CBC | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.5 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top |
| Test Includes | White Blood Count, Red Blood Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Mean Corpuscular Volume, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration, Red Cell Distribution Width, Platelet Count, Mean Platelet Volume |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours at room temperature and 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | See individual tests for normal ranges |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Complete Blood Count (RDW) (RDW) | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Red Cell Distribution Width (Not Orderable) | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.5 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours at room temperature and 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 0 months to adult:11.5% -14.2% |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Compound S | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 11-Deoxycortisol | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
Non Gel Red Top, Also acceptable: 1.0 ml plasma from Lavender Top, Sodium or Lithium Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and freeze before shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze. Notify lab courier to bring dry ice for the pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Comprehensive Metabolic Profile | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Gel Green Microtainers |
| Test Includes | Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, Glucose, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT, Calcium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated and spun, 1 hour if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | See individual tests for normal ranges |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Connexin 26 Gene | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 6-9 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 6-9 ml whole blood in (3) Lavender Top Tubes |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Send Monday thru Thursday, only. Must be received in lab by 13:00 hours to be sent out the same day. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | DO NOT SPIN. Keep at room temperature until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report (Athena 320) |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Copper, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit entire 24 hour urine collection to lab |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hr urine container preserved with 30 mls of 6 N HCL |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | 100 ml aliquot of preserved 24 hr urine transported in a plastic, acid washed, metal-free container to reference lab. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Copper, Serum | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Dark Blue |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Dark Blue Top tube without anticoagulant |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cord Blood Evaluation | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Cord Blood Evaluation | Fluid Type | Serum and whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Test Includes | ABO and Rh Typing and Direct Anti-globulin test |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender and a Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top or 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | No gel tops or hemolysis |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 hour after receipt of specimen |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | No processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Corn | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Free Cortisol | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Cortisol, Free | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.7 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate. and refrigerate until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate serum into plastic pour-off tube cap and refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cortisol | Lab Section | Special Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Compound F | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .7 ml whole blood in a Gel Green |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top. (SERUM IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE) |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability | Not available STAT |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days per week, results available 4 hours after receipt in lab |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cortisol, Free 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Cortisol, Urinary Free 24 | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit entire 24 hour collection to lab |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 Hour Urine Container with No Preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cortisol, Saliva | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
Do not brush teeth before collection. Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before collection. Collect between 11 pm and midnight, record time. Follow the instructions for collection that come with the swab. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Other - Salivette swab (Call extension 5741 for swab) |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Coumadin, Plasma | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 6.0 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Top Tubes |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Setup: Mon - Fri |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Report available: Next day |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate plasma into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with blue plastic stopper. Freeze. Notify lab courier that specimen must be transported frozen. |
| Reference Value | Therapeutic Range: 0.2-3 ug/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Cow Dander | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Coxsackie A Antibody, CF | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Coxsackie Virus A Antibody Panel - (A7, A9, A10, A16) | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Coxsackie B1-B6 Antibody, CF | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Coxsackie Virus B Antibody Panel - (B1 - B6) | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.4 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | CPK, Total (CK Creatine Kinase, total) | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | CK | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Female: 30-135 U/L, Male: 55-170 U/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Crab | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Creatine Phosphokinase Isoenzymes | Lab Section | Sendout |
| Alternate Description | CK Isoenzymes | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | .3 ml serum |
| Test Includes | MM, MB, and BB fractions |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | Serum - 1 month, if frozen (room temperature is unacceptable) |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze serum until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin immediately, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze, store frozen for courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Creatinine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Creatinine , Random Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Random Urine Creatinine | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Creatinine Clearance Analysis | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit entire 24 hour urine to lab |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hour Urine Container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | A plasma creatinine must be collected during the time period of 72 hours prior to the start of the urine collection to 72 hours after the start of the urine collection. If plasma creatinine is not ordered, test will be converted to 24 hour creatinine. |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
M-F, 0800-2300 |
| Stat Availability | Requires Pathology clearance |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Creatinine Clearance: 100-160 ml/min |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Creatinine, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Entire urine must be submitted to lab |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hour urine container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | M-F, 0800-2300 |
| Stat Availability | Requires Pathology clearance |