| Test Name: | IBD Serology 7 | 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 | 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 then refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Test Name: | IgA | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 Full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| 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 4hours, 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 |
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| Test Name: | Ig Free Light Chains | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml Serum |
| Test Includes | Immunoglobulin Kappa Free Light Chains, Immunoglobulin Lambda Free Light Chains, and Kappa/Lambda FLC Ratio |
| 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, and refrigerate until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | . |
| Reference Value |
| Test Name: | IgA, Ultrasensitive | Lab Section | Send outs |
| Alternate Description | Immunoglobulin A, Ultrasensitive | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | Full Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate and refrigerate until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate and refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | IgF1 | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 mL whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red Top only |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time | Stable at room temperature for 24 hours, freeze at -10°C for prolonged storage. |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run weekly, samples received by 0700 on Thursdays will have results the same day |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate send to lab freeze before testing |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Centrifuge and separate serum from clot, send to lab, refrigerated. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | IgFBP1 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 1 | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 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 |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | IgFBP3 (Not FDA-approved) | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein, 3IgF, Binding Protein 3 | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | IgG | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 Full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| 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 4hours, 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 |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | IgG Subclasses | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Immunoglobulin G Subclasses | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| 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: | IgM | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | .1 Full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| 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 4hours, 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 |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Imatinib Mesylate Resp Genes, FISH | Lab Section | Sendout MAYO Labs |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Blood, Bone Marrow |
| Minimum Volume |
2.0 ml whole blood 1.0mL bone marrow |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Large Green Tube (sodium heparin) |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 mL blood – 2 mL bone marrow |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Imipramine/Desipramine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Tofranil | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Imipramine/Desipram |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 3 ml whole blood in (3) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Immature Granulocytes, Absolute Differential | 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 5 ml Lavender Top |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Transport at room temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup. Prepare (2) blood films if specimen will not be received back in lab within 12 hours of collection. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Immune Complex Detection | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Immune Complex Detection by C1q Binding Assay | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | For detection of circulating immune complexes which are capable of activating the classical complement pathway |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin 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: | Immunofixation - Serum | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL blood in plain red-top or capillary tube |
| Test Includes | Immunofixation and immunoglobulins |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run Mondays and Thursdays Interpretations are usually available the next day. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | See report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Immunofixation, Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml in urine container |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Random urine collection is sufficient – no quantitation. A random or 24 hour urine is acceptable |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday and Thursdays, only |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Immunoglobulin D | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | IgD | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Increased in IgD myeloma |
| 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: | Immunoglobulin E | Lab Section | Special chemistry |
| Alternate Description | IgE | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml Serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red Top, only |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Performed weekly. If received by 0700 on Fridays, will be resulted by 1600 that same day |
| 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 Age Stratified |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Immunoglobulins | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 Full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes | IgA, IgG, IgM |
| 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 4hours, 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: | Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains | Lab Section | Pathology Core Reference Laboratory |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Test Includes | Free Kappa, Free lambda, Kappa/Lambda Ratio |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 3 mL Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 21 days at 2 - 8° C or up to 2 months at -20° C, avoid multiple (3 or more) freeze/thaw cycles |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
Kappa 0.33 - 1.94 mg/dl Lambda 0.57 - 2.63 mg/dl Kappa Lambda Ratio 0.26 - 1.65 mg/dl |
| Special Handling Instructions | Freeze in Pathology Core Lab Rack |
| Test Name: | Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, Blood | Lab Section | Send out test |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender or yellow |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, Bone Marrow | Lab Section | Send out test |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Bone marrow |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender or yellow |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, Varies | Lab Section | Send out test |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Parrafin block |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Imported Fire Ant | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Indirect Platelet Antibody | Lab Section | Histocompatability |
| Alternate Description | (IPLTB) | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 7 ml Non Gel Red Top |
| Test Includes | Assay to detect circulating antibody to HLA Class 1 antigens and to epitopes on the platelet glycoproteins IIb/IIIa, Ib/IX, Ia/IIa, and IV. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non gel red top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
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| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability | Not available as a STAT |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 2 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Do not spin or refrigerate. Store at room temperature |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not spin or refrigerate. Store at room temperature |
| Reference Value | Negative |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Infant Botulism Stool | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | 10 gram of stool for children 1 year or less. |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | If patient is older than 1 year, collect 10 grams of stool and a non gel red top tube. Order an Infant Botulism, stool + serum. |
| Test Name: | Infant Botulism, Stool and Serum | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | 10 grams of stool and 2 ml of serum for children older than 1 year. |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Container and non gel red top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | If patient is 1 year or less, only collect 10 grams of stool and order infant Botulism test. |
| Test Name: | Infant Drug Screen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Meconium Drug Screen | Fluid Type | Meconium Tissue |
| Minimum Volume | 3.5 grams
Meconium 3/5 of a teaspoon or the size of a grape |
| Test Includes | Amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, benzolecgonine, cannabinoids, opiates, phencyclidine |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions | Do not scrape the diaper; line diaper with plastic wrap |
| Test Name: | Infectious Mononucleosus Test | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Mono Test, Heterophile Screen | Fluid Type | Plasma or Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer 1.0 ml whole blood in a Pediatric Lavender Top 2.5 ml whole blood in a 5 ml Lavender Top or 1 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 0.7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top or Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a lavender Top or 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | Serum or plasma - 72 hours if refrigerated, >72 hours, if frozen. |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 08:00-17:00 hours, Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 24 hours |
| 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 | Negative |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Influenza Group CF | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Influenza Virus, Types A and B, Antibodies | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 7 |
| 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: | Influenza Type A Direct Detection by Fluorescent Antibody | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid Type NP (Nasal Pharyngeal swab) and BAL |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
NP Swab in
UTM (Universal Transport Medium)
BRONCHIAL LAVAGE (BAL) in sterile container. |
| Container (Microbiology) | nasal pharyngeal and throat swab |
| 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 | M-F 07:00-14:00,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: | Influenza Type B Direct Detection by Fluorescent Antibody | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid Type NP (Nasal Pharyngeal swab) and BAL |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
NP Swab in
UTM (Universal Transport Medium)
BRONCHIAL LAVAGE (BAL) in sterile container |
| Container (Microbiology) | nasal pharyngeal and throat swab |
| 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 | M-F 07:00-14:00,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: | Parainfluenza DFA | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid Type NP (Nasal Pharyngeal swab) and BAL |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
NP Swab in UTM (Universal Transport Medium) BRONCHIAL LAVAGE (BAL) in sterile container. |
| Container (Microbiology) | nasal pharyngeal and throat swab |
| 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: | Inhibin | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | 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: | Insulin | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 7 days frozen at -10°C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run once per week, Thursdays, samples received by 0700 will have results the same day. |
| 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 stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 6-26 U/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Insulin Antibodies | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 2.5 ml whole blood in (3) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | . |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | IGF1 (SOMATOMEDIN C) | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Intact Parathyroid Hormone | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Parathyroid Hormone, Intact | Fluid Type | Serum Red-top tube |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Fasting specimen preferred |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | The preferred sample is one 7mL Non Gel Red Top, LiHep plasma is also acceptable |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top or 1.2 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 2 days if refrigerated. |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability | Stat available only for inter-operative samples – must prearrange with laboratory call Ext 5187 |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Daily – routine turn Around time |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, and refrigerate until analysis. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection and separate serum in plastic pour off tube. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/female and all ages the same: 7.5 - 53.5 pg/ml |
| Special Handling Instructions | Samples collected in tubes containing gel separators must be separated from the gel with 24 hours. |
| Test Name: | Interferon Beta IgG Level | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
4 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Collect sample for antibodies before interferon injection; the specific interferon drug used to treat the patient must be provided. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection and separate in plastic pour off tube. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Interleukin 6 EIA | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 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, separate, and freeze |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Interpretive Metabolic Evaluation | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Interpretive Metabolic Evaluation | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Intracellular Cystine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | This test must be scheduled in advance with Ginny Hand. Notify the 'Send Out Desk' and (717) 531-5741 |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 ml whole blood in (2) Sodium heparin Non Gel Green Tops |
| 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) | Special processing required. Contact Virginia Hand. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Intrinsic Factor Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibodies | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Freeze |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Iodide | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, keep at room temperature until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Ionized Calcium and Potassium | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 100 ul whole blood in a capillary tube |
| Test Includes | Ionized Calcium and Potassium |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinized Syringe on Ice or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube ON ICE. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube ON ICE. |
| 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: | Ionized Calcium, Potassium, Sodium | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Ionized Calcium, Sodium, and Potassium | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 100 ul whole blood in a capillary tube |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinized Syringe on Ice or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube on ice. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube on ice. |
| 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: | Ipecac Use Markers | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Emetine & Cephaeline | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Protect from light |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Iron | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| 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 (Emergency Room, only) |
| 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 | All ages the same: Male: 49 - 181 ug/dL Female: 37 - 170 ug/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Iron 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Refrigerated 24 Hour Urine Container with No Preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Iron Liver Tissue | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Liver tissue |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Tissue in Para film block |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Requisition Notes: Suspected diagnosis: Clinical Information: Patient Age |
| 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Iron Profile | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1 full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes | Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity, % Iron Saturation |
| 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 |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Islet Cell Antibody, Screen w/ Reflex to Titer | Lab Section | Send Outs |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Islet cell antibody screen with a reflex to the Titer if screen is positive |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red Top tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in red top tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Hemolyzed and lipemic specimens will be rejected |
| Specimen Stability | 14 days if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Set up 4 mornings a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines | Report sent the same day |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Isopropanol | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in Gray Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Italian Cypress | 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: | Itraconazole | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |