| Test Name: | 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 5-HIAA 24 Hour Urine | Fluid Type | 24 hour urine |
| Minimum Volume | 100 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| 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) | 100 ml urine aliquot of 24 hour urine preserved with 30 ml of 6N HCL |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, Random Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 5-HIAA Random Urine | Fluid Type | Random Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 20 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| 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) | Adjust urine pH to <3.0 |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | 17 Hydroxy Corticosteroids | Lab Section | Specimen
Processing Area Sent to Quest Laboratories |
| Alternate Description | 17 0H Corticosteroids | Fluid Type | 24 Hour Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml of Urine |
| Test Includes |
| 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) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | 17 Hydroxypregnenolone | Lab Section | Specimen
Processing Area Sent to Quest Laboratories |
| Alternate Description | 17 OH Pregnenolone, Progesterone, 17-Alpha-Hydroxy | 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 |
| 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 until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | 17 Hydroxyprogesterone | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 17 OH Progesterone | Fluid Type | Serum or Heparinized Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top (Preferred), Non Gel Green Top also acceptable |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | Up to 1 week refrigerated, longer if frozen |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Allow blood to clot for at least 30 minutes after collection. 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. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | 18 Hydroxycorticosterone | Lab Section | Specimen
Processing Area Sent to Quest Laboratories |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 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 |
| 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) | Spin within 4 hours 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: | Helicobacter Pylori Presumptive ID | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Gastric biopsy for H. Pylori | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Gastric Biopsy collected in CLO test media (Rapid Urease Test) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Specimen submitted on media inoculated by gastroenterology |
| Specimen Stability | 1 hour at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Negative or positive for H. PYLORI |
| 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 or positive at 24 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Presumptively Negative for H. PYLORI |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Haddock | 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 | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| 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: | Haemophilus Influenzae IgG Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Haemophilus Influenzae IgG Antibody , Type b, Vaccine Response, | 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 | 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 | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Haloperidol | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Haldol | 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 |
| 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 | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hamster Epithellium | 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: | Haptoglobin | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .7 ml whole blood in a Gel Green |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 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: 30 - 200 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hazel 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: | Hazel Tree | 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: | HCV Genotype | Lab Section | Special Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum, preferred, but EDTA and ACD plasma also acceptable |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top, Lavender Top, ACD A Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 6 ml whole blood in a non Gel Red Top, 2 Lavender Tops, or ACD A Yellow Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | HCV viral load must be at least 500IU/ml for genotyping.Use test code "HCVG". Special hematology will also accept specimens collected in lavender (EDTA) or yellow (ACD A) tubes. Heparinized blood is not acceptable |
| Specimen Stability | 4 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability | May be drawn anytime as long as specimen is processed within 4 hours of collection. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 10 days after reception of specimen in lab. |
| Critical Value | N/A |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and freeze in snap cap tube until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 our-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze. Ask Lab courier to bring dry ice to transport specimen. |
| Reference Value | N/A |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Health Care Worker Screen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 30 ml urine |
| Test Includes | Meperidine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and Hydromorphone |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Specimen Container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | HMC Employee Health Screen only. Required for legal protocol. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature or refrigerated |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Heavy Metals, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Arsenic, cadium, lead, mercury, cobalt, thallium, creatinine |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hr Urine. Collect in a plastic acid-washed, metal-free 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) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Heavy Metals, Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Heavy Metals Group, Blood | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 20 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | Quantitative arsenic, lead, and mercury |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top or Dark Blue Top with EDTA |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 20 ml whole blood in (7) Lavender Tops or 20 ml whole blood in (3) Dark Blue Tops with EDTA |
| 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) | Do not spin. Refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Heavy Metals, Random Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 50 ml urine |
| Test Includes | Arsenic, cadium, lead, mercury, cobalt, thallium, creatinine |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Random Urine Container Provided by AML |
| 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) |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Heinz Body Stain | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Heinz Body Precipitation | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Microtainers |
| 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 | Tests must be performed within 24 hours of collection |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday thru Thursday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Daily |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Helicobacter Pylori IgG Antibody | Lab Section | Special Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red Top preferred Lavender top, green separator and SST tube are acceptable. |
| 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 |
| Test Results | Reactive/Nonreactive/ Indeterminate |
| Availability | Run weekly – Samples received by 0700 Tuesday will be run the same day. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Nonreactive |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Helicobacter Pylori IgM Antibody (HPMAB) | Lab Section | Sendout to AML |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red Top preferred |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| 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) | 1.0 ml serum preferred, refrigerated |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Helicobacter Pylori, EIA, Stool | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume | .1 gm random stool |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Solid or formed, semisolid and liquid stool samples are acceptable. DO NOT use stool transport media or collect on swabs. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | The specimen should be collected and transported in an airtight container and stored at refrigerated temperatures until delivered to the lab. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Specimens tested Monday through Friday |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Helminth Spor | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Halodes | 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 | 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) | 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: | Hematocrit, Fluid | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml fluid in a Lavender Top Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 3 ml fluid in Lavender Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 48 hours if refrigerated or 12 hours at room temperature. |
| 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) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No normal range defined |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hematocrit, Whole Blood | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | HCT | 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 3 ml Lavender Top Capillary tubes - Two heparinized, 0.5 to 0.75 % full |
| 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 | 48 hours if refrigerated or 12 hours at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value | For all ages and sex greater than 18 years results <20% or >60% |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
|
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemochromatosis DNA | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Yellow ACD A Tube or Lavender Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 ml whole blood in a Yellow Top ACD A Tube or 6 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Tops |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Lavender Top also acceptable. Do not collect or ship Friday, Saturday or Sunday |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| 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) |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoccult | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Stool Occult Blood | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 ml stool |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Prepared Hemoccult Slide or random stool specimen collected in a clean container without preservatives |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 14 days at room temperature (Hemoccult Slides, only) |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30-23:30 hours, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 07:30-23:30 hours, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 6 hours S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep at room temperature until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Negative |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin A2 | Lab Section | Special Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood in (3) Lavender Tops |
| 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 | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability | Not available STAT |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Samples received by 0700 Mondays and Thursdays should have results the same day. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Male/Female all age ranges 2.2%-3.2% |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin and O2 Saturation, Arterial | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | HGB and O2SAT, ART | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | HGBWB, O2SAT |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinzed Syringe On Ice |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Must be received '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 | 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | See individual tests for normal ranges |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin and O2 Saturation, Venous | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | HGB AND O2SAT, VEN | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 Whole Blood |
| Test Includes | HGBWBVN, O2SATVN |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinzed Syringe On Ice |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe or Gel/Non Gel Green Top tube on ice. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Must be received 'On ice' or 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 | 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | See individual tests for normal ranges |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin Electrophoresis | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | HGB Electrophoresis | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Test Includes | HEPG, HGBA2, HGBF, and SHGB |
| 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 | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Based on pathologist interpretation |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin F | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood in 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 | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Male/Female over six months of age: negative; O-6 months: 0-2% |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin S | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood in (3) Lavender |
| 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 | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run twice weekly – Samples received by 0700 Mondays and Thursdays will be run the same day. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Not Present |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin, Measured, Arterial Whole Blood | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinized Syringe On Ice |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe on ice or Gel / Non Gel Green Top tube on ice. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Must be on Ice |
| Specimen Stability | 1 hour if refrigerated and on ice |
| 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 | <5.0 and >20.0 g/dL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 12.0 – 18.0 g/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin, Measured, Venous Whole Blood | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinized Syringe On Ice |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe on ice |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Must be on Ice |
| Specimen Stability | 1 hour if refrigerated and on ice |
| 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 | <5.0 and >20.0 g/dL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 12.0 – 18.0 g/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin, Plasma | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood in a Green Top |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Green Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Separate Plasma from cells within 8 hours |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours after separation from cells refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Seven days a week, 24 hours per day |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| 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: 0-22 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin, Whole Blood | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | HGB | 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 3 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 | 48 hours if refrigerated or 12 hours at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1hour |
| Critical Value | For all ages and sex greater than 18 years: <5 gm/dL or >20 gm/dL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
|
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hemoglobin, Hematocrit | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | 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 3 ml Lavender Top |
| Test Includes | Whole blood hematocrit and hemoglobin |
| 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 | 48 hours if refrigerated; 12 hours at room temperature |
| 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 | See individual tests |
| 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: | Hemosiderin, Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 12 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 13 mls of urine with no preservative |
| 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) | Send specimen frozen in a plastic 13 ml urine tube |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Send specimen frozen in a plastic 13 ml urine tube |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Heparin (anti Xa) Assay | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Heparin Assay | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Citrate Blue Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1 Full Sodium Citrate Blue Top tube |
| Transport Time | Deliver to Specimen Processing Area within 30 minutes of collection |
| Additional Test Information | Must be performed within 2 hours after collection or frozen. Must be collected ON ICE. Do not draw specimen from heparin line. |
| Specimen Stability | 2 hours from collection time if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerated |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 08:00 to 15:30 hours seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 08:00 to 15:30 hours seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 24 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin at 2500 g for 20 minutes. Remove plasma and split into two aliquots. If not performed immediately, dip in methanol located in freezer and freeze at - 70o C. until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | Two aliquots, each with 0.5 ml |
| 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 | If indicated, additional testing by Serotonin Release will be performed |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze in two aliquots until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatic Function Panel | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 Full Gel Green Microtainers |
| Test Includes | Albumin, AST, Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, Total Bilirubin, Direct 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 |
| 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 for normal ranges |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis A Antibody IgM | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 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 |
| 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 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis A Antibody Total | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .5 ml serum |
| Test Includes | Total Hepatitis A Antibody, IgG, and IgM |
| 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: | Hepatitis B Core Antibody | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Hepatitis B Core Total Antibody, (IgM and IgG antibodies) | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Preferred sample is one 7mL 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 Microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 7 days refrigerated 2-8°C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Non Reactive |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | 1.0 ml Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.8ml 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: | Hepatitis B DNA, Qualitative, by PCR | Lab Section | Sendouts |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 Full Lavender EDTA tube |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 1 Full Lavendar EDTA tube |
| 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) | Spin/separate within 6 hours of collection and freeze plasma until sent to Quest |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis B Surface Antibody | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | Includes screen and HBsAb concentration. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Preferred 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 | 7 days if refrigerated 2-8°C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | None |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | HBsAg screen and Confirmation by second test if screen is positive. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Preferred sample is one 7mL Red Top tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Red Top tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 48 hours if refrigerated 2-8°C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate within 8 hours of collection. |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate 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 | Non Reactive |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis B DNA Qualitative | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Hepatitis B Virus DNA, PCR, Qualitative | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD A Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in a ACD A Yellow Top Tube |
| 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 within 1 hour of collection, separate plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial and freeze until shipped out. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection, separate plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial and freeze until courier pickup. Must be transported on dry ice. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis B Viral Load Quantitative | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml Plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Lavender top Tube |
| 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 within 1 hour of collection, separate plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial and freeze until shipped out. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection, separate plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial and freeze until courier pickup. Must be transported on dry ice. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis Be Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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 | 3 ml whole blood in 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) |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis Be Antigen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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 | 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 | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis C Antibody | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.7 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | Preferred 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red 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/separate 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 | Non Reactive |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis C Quantitative | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description |
HCV Viral Load by Real Time PCR Roche Ampliprep/TAQMan |
Fluid Type |
EDTA Plasma/Serum acceptable |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml Plasma or Serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 6ml lavender EDTA tube or SST serum tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 6ml whole blood in a lavender EDTA or SST serum tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | Must be processed and frozen within 4-6 hours of collection. |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability | May be drawn anytime as long as specimen is processed within 4-6 hours of collection. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days after collection of specimen. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and freeze until analysis. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4-6 hours of collection. Separate plasma/serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze. Ask Lab courier to bring dry ice to transport specimen. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all age ranges the same: <43 copies/ml |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis C Quantitative by TMA | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 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 | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and freeze until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis C Riba Donor | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | HCV Riba Donor | 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 | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.2 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) |
| Reference Value | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis C Viral TMA | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Hepatitis C Viral (HCV) Qualitative by TMA | Fluid Type | Serum/EDTA Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 ml |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top or Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a non Gel Red Top or Lavender Top Tube |
| 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 shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hepatitis Delta Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .5 ml serum |
| Test Includes | Hepatitis D Virus Antibody, Total (Anti-HDV, Anti-Delta) |
| 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) | 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: | Her-2/neu by Elisa | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Oncoprotein HER-2/neu | 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 |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Freeze |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate and freeze before shipment |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Herpes Simplex 1, 2 Species Differentiation IgG | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | HSV IgG Antibody | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes | Herpes Simplex 1 IgG and Herpes Simplex 2 IgG |
| 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 | This test is for species differentiation, only. |
| 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: | Herpes Simplex Direct Detection by Fluorescent Antibody | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Lesion or scrapping |
| Minimum Volume | 1 Slide |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lesion or scraping |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Culture required for backup if FA is NEG |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results | Pos/Neg |
| Availability | 07:00-14:00 hours, Weekends 08:00 -12:00 |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 day |
| 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: | Herpes Simplex IgM | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml Whole Blood |
| 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 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results | Pos/Neg |
| Availability | Once a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Weekly |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into glass 12X75 pour-off tube. 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Herpes Simplex (HSV) Molecular | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Genital and oral lesions only |
| Minimum Volume | N/A |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Virus Transport Media (UTM) |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Genital and oral lesions only. NOT approved for CSF or ocular specimens. CSF will be sent to reference lab for PCR and all other specimen types will be placed in culture. Does not differentiate HSV1 and HSV2. Typing still available by DFA. |
| Specimen Stability | Stored up to 5 days at 2-8 degree C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results | Herpes simplex virus detected/No Herpes simplex virus detected |
| Availability | Run daily, 7 days a week |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| 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: | Herpes Type 6 Antibodies | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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 | 2 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 | Reference range accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Herpes Virus 6, DNA, by PCR | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 7 days if refrigerated |
| 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: | Hickory | 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: | High Density Cholesterol | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | HDL | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 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 2 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 | Male/Female and all ages the same: >35 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | High Molecular Weight Kininogen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fitzgerald Factor | Fluid Type | Citrated Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml citrated plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Citrate blue top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in 4.5 ml Citrate Blue 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 immediately into 2 aliquot tubes. 1.0 ml plasma in each aliquot. Minimum 0.5 ml per aliquot. Freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Histamine, Plasma | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 2 ml whole blood in a Lavender 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 in a plastic 12X75 aliquot tube. Notify lab courier to bring dry ice for the pickup. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Histoplasma Antigen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
Urine (Preferred specimen) - 2.0 mls Minimum - 1.5 mls Serum - 2.0 mls Minimum - 1.5 ml CSF - 2.0 ml Minimum 1.5 ml Bronchial Lavage/wash - 2.0 ml Minimum - 1.5 ml |
| Minimum Volume | see above |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top or sterile Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red |
| 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: | Histoplasma Antibody, ID | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 14 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: | Histoplasma Capsulatum, Against WholeYeast & Mycelial Antigens | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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: | HIV 1&2 Western Blot | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 7 ml Whole Blood |
| 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 | If the Western Blot is negative or indeterminate, a HIV-2 Elisa will be added. If the HIV-2 Elisa is repeatedly reactive a HIV-2 Western Blot will be added. |
| 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: | HIV 1&2 Western Blot Donor | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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: |
Lab Section |
Special Hematology |
|
Alternate Description |
Fluid Type |
7ml EDTA Plasma |
|
Minimum Volume |
7ml EDTA (lavender) |
|
Test Includes |
|
Patient Preparation |
|
Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
Lavender Top (EDTA) Tubes |
|
Container (Microbiology) |
|
Container Whole Blood Required |
One 7 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top Tube |
|
Transport Time |
|
Additional Test Information |
|
Specimen Stability |
4 hours if refrigerated, freeze at -20 to -70oC |
|
Specimen Transport |
Frozen |
|
Test Results |
|
Availability |
May be drawn anytime as long as specimen is processed within 4 hours of collection. |
|
Stat Availability |
|
Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
14 days after specimen reception |
|
Critical Value |
N/A |
|
Specimen Preparation (In house) |
Spin/separate and freeze. |
|
Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate plasma into plastic 12 X 75 tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze. Ask Lab courier to bring dry ice to transport specimen. |
|
Reference Value |
Accompanies Report |
|
Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HIV Genotype Plus | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml plasma |
| 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 | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Report available: 10-14 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | DNA sequencing results |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HIV Phenosense | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Phenosense HIV Coprehensive | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml EDTA Plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in (3) Lavender Top Tubes |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | This test is only for patients with an HIV Viral Load >500 copies/ml |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin at room temperature within 6 hours of collection, separate plasma into plastic pour-off tubes and freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HIV Phenotype, Comprehensive | 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 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Top Tubes |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 6 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin at room temperature within 6 hours of collection, separate plasma into plastic pour-off tubes and freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report (AML 11319 to Virologic in San Francisco |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HIV Ab types 1 and 2 plus Grp O and p24 Ag | Lab Section | Special Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum (Red-top) or Plasma (Green-top) |
| Minimum Volume | 400ul of whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | HIV Screen - requires HIV Consent Form signed by Patient and Clinician obtaining consent. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top or Green-top tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 3 days room temp (15-25oC) 7 days at 2-8oC For longer storage separate from cells or clot and Freeze at -20oC or colder. |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Available Monday thru Friday only, Samples received by 0700 will have results the same day. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate 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 | Non Reactive |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HIV Viral Load by PCR | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description |
HIV Viral Load by Real Time PCR Roche Ampliprep/TaqMan |
Fluid Type | 7 ml EDTA Whole Blood (Plasma) |
| Minimum Volume | 14 mL (Two 7 mL tubes) |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top (EDTA) Tubes |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | Two 7 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top Tubes |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 4 hours if refrigerated, freeze at -20 to -70oC |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability | May be drawn anytime as long as specimen is processed within 4-6 hours of collection. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days after specimen reception |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and freeze. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze. Ask Lab courier to bring dry ice to transport specimen. |
| Reference Value | <48 Copies/ml and <1.68 log copies/ml |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HIV-2 ABS ELISA | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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 | 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: | HIV-2 ABS Elisa Donor | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | HIV-2 Serology | 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 |
| 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: | HLA ABC Low Resolution Typing | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (ABCLR) | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in an ACD A Yellow Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Routine 7 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Test must be scheduled in advance with HLA lab. |
|
Test Name: |
Lab Section |
HLA |
|
Alternate Description |
High Resolution Molecular ABC, DRDQ Typing, (HLAHR) |
Fluid Type |
Whole blood |
|
Minimum Volume |
10 ml whole blood |
|
Test Includes |
|
Patient Preparation |
|
Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
|
Container (Microbiology) |
|
Container Whole Blood Required |
20 ml whole blood in ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
|
Transport Time |
|
Additional Test Information |
|
Specimen Stability |
72 hours |
|
Specimen Transport |
Room Temperature |
|
Test Results |
|
Availability |
Monday through Friday |
|
Stat Availability |
|
|
Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
7 days |
|
Critical Value |
|
Specimen Preparation (In house) |
Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
|
Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
|
Reference Value |
|
Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HLA Donor Crossmatch | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (DFXM) | Fluid Type | Whole blood and Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
20 ml whole blood in ACD-Solution A tube, 3 ml whole blood in red top tube |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top and Non Gel Red Top Tubes |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 40 ml whole blood in (4) ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tubes and 7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Test to be ordered on Living Donors only |
| Specimen Stability | 48 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 08:00-24:00 hours, Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Routine: 48 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Test must be scheduled in advance with HLA lab. |
| Test Name: | HLA Recipient Crossmatch | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (FXM) | Fluid Type | Whole blood and Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
10 ml whole blood in ACD-A tube, 3 ml whole blood in red top tube |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD, Solution A (Yellow Top) Tube and Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in (1) ACD, Solution A Yellow Tops Tube and 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 48 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 08:00-24:00 hours, Monday through Thursday |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Routine: 48 hours. Stat: 24 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Test must be scheduled in advance with HLA lab. |
| Test Name: | HLA A,B, C, DR, DQ Low Resolution Typing | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (ABDR) | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 20 ml whole blood in (2) ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tubes |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Must be scheduled in advance with HLA Lab |
| Test Name: | HLA B27 Typing | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (HB27) | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in a adult ACD A Yellow Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HLA-B*57:01 Typing | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (B5701H) | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube. Alternate specimen: Lavendar top tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
10 ml whole blood in a adult ACD A Yellow Top Tube. Alternate specimen: 6 mL Lavendar top tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | No specimen preparation, testing performed on whole blood |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | No specimen preparation, testing performed on whole blood |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HLA Class 1 Single Antigen Typing | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (CLAS1) | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in an ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Must specify HLA antigen ordered |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HLA Class 2 Single Antigen Typing | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (CLAS2) | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 10ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in an ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Must specify HLA antigen ordered |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HLA DRDQ Low Resolution Typing | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (DRDQL) | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Test must be scheduled in advance with HLA lab |
| Test Name: | HLA Antibody Screen | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (LABB) | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 4 ml whole blood |
| 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 |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
Routine results available within 7 business days. Testing ordered on cardiac transplant candidates available within 3 business days. Testing ordered on platelet transfusion recipients available within 3 business days. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HLA Donor Specific Antibodies | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (DSA) | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 4 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
This test can be ordered in conjunction with post-transplant patient monitoring. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HLA Typing for Celiac Disease | Lab Section | HLA |
| Alternate Description | (HCD); HLA typing for DQ2 and DQ8 | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
ACD, Solution A, Yellow Top Tube. Alternate specimen: Lavendar top tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
10 ml whole blood in a adult ACD A Yellow Top Tube. Alternate specimen: 6 mL Lavendar top tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
|
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 7 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | No specimen preparation, testing performed on whole blood |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | No specimen preparation, testing performed on whole blood |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Homocysteine, Plasma | Lab Section | Special Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml Whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Green Top Tube / ON ICE |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a green-top tube PLACE ON ICE IMMEDIATELY! |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Full green-top tube ON ICE, centrifuge as soon as possible! |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run weekly, Tuesdays Samples received by 0700, results available by 1600 the same day.. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | All samples must be placed in ice immediately after collection and kept on ice until centrifugation and separation of the plasma from the cells. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Sample must be processed as noted above if not available, send patient to UPC Lab for collection. Plasma must be removed from clot within 6 hours of collection even if on ice. |
| Reference Value |
Males 5.46 – 16.20 umol/L Females 4.44 – 13.56 umol/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Homovanillic Acid, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| 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) | Save 100 ml aliquot, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Homovanillic Acid, Random | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | HVA, Random Urine | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| 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) | Refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Honey Bee Venom | 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: | Hormondendrum | 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) | 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: | Horse 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: | House Dust | 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: | House Dust Greer | 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: | HPV High Risk, Anal-Rectal | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Human Papillomavirus, High Risk Anal-Rectal | Fluid Type | Anal Swab |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Cytobrush in Digene Transport Media |
| 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) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | H. Pylori Antigen, Stool | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Complement, C1 Esterase Inhibitor |
Fluid Type |
Stool |
|
Minimum Volume |
1 gram stool |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile container with no preservatives |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1 gram stool in a sterile container with no preservatives |
| 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) | Freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | HPV DNA High Risk | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Digene Cervical Sample |
| Minimum Volume | . |
| Test Includes | HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, and 68 |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | Digene HPV Cervical sample or Thin Prep Pap Collection Kit, if pap smear ordered |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Only submit Cytobrush in Digene Transport Media, if no thin prep pap smear is ordered. |
| 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: | HTLV-I, RIPA | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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: | HTLV1/2 Western Blot | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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: | HTLV1/2 Western Blot Donor | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | 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: | Human Herpes 6 Virus by PCR | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Bone Marrow |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Bone Marrow |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube or ACD A Yellow Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top or 8.5 ml whole blood in a Yellow ACD A Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Also acceptable: 4-7 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top or 1.0 ml CSF with no preservative. |
| 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) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Quantitative | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | HCG, Beta, Quantitative | Fluid Type | Plasma or serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Gel Green Microtainers or Red Non Gel Microtainers |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top or Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top or a Non Gel Red 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 2 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 | Male/Female and all ages the same: 0-10 mIU/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Human Papilloma Virus | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | HPV DNA | Fluid Type | Cervical Sample or Biopsy |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Cervical
Brushes: Collect specimens using the 'Digene HPV Cervical Sampler'
provided by virology in the clinical labs.
Thin Prep Specimens: Collect specimens using a broom-type collection device and place in at least 4 ml of Cytyc PreservCyt Solution provided by Lab Outreach in Clin Labs. Store refrigerated. DO NOT freeze. Cervical Biopsies: Collect specimens 2 to 5 mm in cross-section and place immediately in at least 1 ml of Cytyc PreservCyt Solution and freeze at minus 20 degrees. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | See Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Specimen Transport | See Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| 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: | Huntingtons Disease by PCR | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 10 ml whole blood in (3) Lavender 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) | Store at room temperature - Ship same day |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hydrocarbon & Oxygenated Volatiles Quantitation | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | Acetaldehyde, Acetone, Benzene, Diethyl Ether, Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate, Ethyl Benzene, Isopropanol, Methanol, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, Methyl n-Butyl Ketone, Methylpentanes, Pentane, Styrene, Toluene, Xylenes (o, m, p), n-Butanol, n-Hepta, n-Hexane, n-Propanol |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in Gray 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) | Refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Hypersensitivity Pheumonitis Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Standard Panel | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes | Detection of antibodies against separate antigens of Faenia retivirgula, Acremonium (Cephalosporium) sp,Thermoactinomyces vulgaris (antigen 1), A. niger, Aureobasidium pullulans, A. flavus, A.fumigatus #1 and pigeon serum |
| 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 |