| Test Name: | Saccharomyces Cerevisiae IgA and IgG Antibodies | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | S. Cervisiae IgA and IgG Antibodies | 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 | 5 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: | Sycamore | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast/Maple Leaf | 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: | Synovial Crystals | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 3 ml fluid in Non Gel Red Top (Preferred) or Lavender Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 8 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 | 4 hours, dayshift. Stat preliminary reports issued during evening and night shift. Final reports issued the following day. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Negative |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Synovial Fluid - Uric Acid | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid |
| Minimum Volume | 0.2 ml fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Synovial Fluid in a sterile Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 8 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 |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sagebrush | 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: | Salicylates | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Aspirin | 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 | Peak: Collect sample 2 hours after the dose was administered. |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value | >30 mg/dL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Negative. Therapeutic range <20 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Salmon | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 ml Serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | 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: | Sarcoglycans, Merosin, & Dystrophin | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Tissue |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Frozen Tissue Biopsy |
| 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) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Scallop | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 ml Serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | 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: | Scleroderma 70 Antibodies | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | SCL-70 | 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 .7 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE |
| Test Results | Numerical Value |
| Availability | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday |
| Stat Availability | NOT |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into glass 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin, separate into plastic 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Cap with plastic red stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Test Name: | Selenium | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Dark Blue Top Tube with EDTA |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 6 ml whole blood in Dark Blue Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate and transfer plasma into an acid washed container. Freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Seminal Fructose | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fructose, Semen | Fluid Type | Semen |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml Semen |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Plastic, leak proof container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1 ml fresh semen, submitted in a plastic leak proof container |
| 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 immediately |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Serotonin, Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 4 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 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) | Immediately mix 4 ml whole blood with a plastic bottle containing ascorbic acid (Supplied by AML). Mix and freeze immediately. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Not available as an outreach test. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Serum Electrophoresis | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | EPG, Serum Protein | Fluid Type | 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 | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Setup: Mondays, Thursdays |
| 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sesame Seed | 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: | Sex Hormone Binding Globulin | 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Shrimp | 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: | Sickle Cell Screen | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 ml whole blood in a 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 | This test is not recommended for patients under 6 months of age. |
| 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) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Negative |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Single Stranded DNA Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Single Stranded DNA Antibody, ssDNA IgG Antibodies | 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) | Spin, separate into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with plastic red stopper. Freeze immediately. Notify courier that specimen needs to be transported frozen. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sjogren's Syndrome Antibody - SSA | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | SSA Antibody Sjogren's Syndrome Antibodies SS-A (RO) | 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 Non Gel Red Top or 0.7 ml whole blood in (2) Red Non Gel Microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE |
| Test Results | Numerical Value |
| Availability | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Stat Availability | NOT |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Allow to clot. Spin 10 minutes, separate into plastic pour-off tubes and cap. Refrigerate until analyzed. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Allow to clot. Spin 10 minutes, separate into plastic pour-off tubes and cap. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Test Name: | Sjogren's Syndrome Antibody - SSB | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | SSB Antibody Sjogren's Syndrome Antibodies SS-B (La) | 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 Non Gel Red Top or 0.7 ml whole blood in (2) Red Non Gel Microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE |
| Test Results | Numerical Value |
| Availability | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Stat Availability | NOT |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Allow to clot. Spin 10 minutes, separate into plastic pour-off tubes and cap. Refrigerate until analyzed. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Allow to clot. Spin 10 minutes, separate into plastic pour-off tubes and cap. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Test Name: | Smear: Fecal Leukocytes | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Fresh stool (<2 hours old) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | <2 hours |
| Additional Test Information | Rectal swabs are not acceptable |
| Specimen Stability | 2 hours at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Negative: No Leukocytes identified / Positive: Quantity of PMN's or WBC's |
| Availability | 24 hours a day 7 days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Within 8 hours of receipt of specimen |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Smear: Fungus Smear | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Calcofluor White Prep | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Specimen in sterile container or BBL Culturette |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Cytology fixatives interfere with interpretation |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Fungal elements seen or not seen |
| Availability | 08:00-16:00 hours, Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | If received by 12:00 hours results available by 16:00 hours seven days a week |
| Critical Value | Fungal elements seen from sterile source |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | No fungal elements seen. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Smear: Gram Smear, Only | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Stain for bacteria | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Specimen in a sterile container, swab culture collection/transport system |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Indicate source of specimen |
| Specimen Stability | 2 hours at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Quantity of cell / Organisms |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Within 8 hours of receipt of specimen; if STAT 2 hours |
| Critical Value | Any quantity of organisms seen on sterile sources |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sodium | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value | Male/female and all ages the same: <120 mmol/L or >160 mmol/L |
| 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: | Sodium, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit the entire 24 hour urine to the lab |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 Hour Urine Container with No Preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | M-F, 0800-2300 |
| Stat Availability |
Requires Pathology clearance |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 40-220 mmol/24 hours |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sodium, Fluid | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No normal range defined mmol/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sodium, Random Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No normal range defined mmol/L |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sodium, Whole Blood | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Whole Blood Sodium | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinized Syringe On Ice or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe on ice or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 2 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | On Ice |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sotalol | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Betacardone, Betapace | Fluid Type | Serum or Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 4.0 ml serum or plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top or Lavender Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 12 ml whole blood in (3) Non Gel Red Tops or (4) Lavender Tops |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Test used to monitor therapeutic range. |
| 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Soybean | 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: | Specific Gravity, Urine | Lab Section | Microscopy |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 4 hours, if refrigerated in sterile container. 12 hours if collected in urine transport tube |
| Specimen Transport | 4 hours, if refrigerated in sterile container. 12 hours if collected in urine transport tube |
| 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 | Do not spin. Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No normal range defined |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Specimen Held Pending Physician Orders | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Requires R# IDENTIBAND and allows holding pending doctors orders for up to 72 hours |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 hour after orders received |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | No processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Spinal Fluid Cell Count and Differential | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | CSF Cell Count and Differential | Fluid Type | CSF, Spinal Fluid |
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 ml spinal fluid |
| Test Includes | Color and Appearance, Red Blood Count, Nucleated Cell Count and Differential |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Spinal Fluid Container or a sterile container for shunts. |
| Container (Microbiology) | Surgery Specimens |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 2 hours if refrigerated |
| 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 2 hours |
| Critical Value | Male/female and all ages the same: >8 WBC/uL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | NOTE: Glass
red top tubes are being discontinued. Plastic red top tubes with a clot
activator ARE NOT acceptable for aliquoting specimen to other
testing areas.. Use a plastic aliquot tube for sharing specimen with other
sections.
Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | See individual tests for normal ranges |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Spinal Muscular Atrophy Test | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| 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) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Stat Toxicology Screen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Comprehensive Toxicology | Fluid Type | Serum, Urine, and Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 4.0 ml serum. 25 ml urine, 3.0 ml whole blood in gray top tube |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top, Gray Top, Lavender Top and urine without preservatives |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top, 3 ml whole blood in a Gray Top, 7 ml whole blood in a non gel red top and 25 ml urine in urine container with no preservative |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Setup: Mon - Sat |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 4-6 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Negative |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Stemphylium Botulism | 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: | Steroids, Anabolic | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 30 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 | Report available: 10-14 days |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | None detected |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Stone Risk Profile | Lab Section | Send Outs |
| Alternate Description | Urine Supersaturation profile | Fluid Type | 24 hr Urine |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hr urine collection container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Place start and end date and time on collection container |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep Urine Refrigerated during collection period |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Stool Culture | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Stool for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Ecoli or fecal culture. | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume | >5 grams (walnut size) or 5 ml of stool |
| Test Includes | Screened for Shiga toxin-producing Ecoli (Enterohemmorhagic Ecoli, Ecoli 0157) |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Stool, Rectal swab, Ileostomy Drainage collected in sterile container, swab culture collection/transport system, Enteric Transport Media (ETM) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to lab within 1 hour at room temperature or 48 hours if collected in an ETM container at room temperature. |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 2 hours at room temperature or 48 hours ETM. |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Absence or presence of Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter or Shiga toxin-producing E.coli |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Negative at 3 days; Preliminary reports issued at 18 - 24 hours |
| Critical Value | Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter isolated, or Shiga toxin positive |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Specimen must be submitted within 3 days of admission |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Must be submitted in enteric transport media (ETM) |
| Reference Value | No Salmonella, Shigella, or Campylobacter isolated |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Stool Occult Blood | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | 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: | Stool Reducing Substance | Lab Section | Send Outs |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 gm stool |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Stool Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Transport immediately to lab after collection |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if frozen |
| Specimen Transport | Freeze |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Mon-Fri afternoon; Report available next day |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Freeze until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Freeze until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | See individual tests for normal ranges |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Stool, pH | Lab Section | Send Outs |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 gm stool |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Stool Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Transport immediately to lab after collection |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if frozen |
| Specimen Transport | Freeze |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Mon-Fri afternoon; Report available next day |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Freeze until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Freeze until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | See individual tests for normal ranges |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Stool Special Pathogen | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Stool for Yersinia, Vibrio | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume | >5 grams (walnut size) or 5 ml of stool |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Stool, Rectal swab, Ileostomy Drainage; in sterile container, Enteric Transport Media (ETM) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to lab within 1 hour or 48 hours if collected in ETM |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 1 hour at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | No Yersinia, Vibrio |
| Availability | 08:00-16:00 hours, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Negative at 3 days; Preliminary reports issued at 18 - 24 hours |
| Critical Value | Yersinia, Vibrio |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Must be submitted in enteric transport media (ETM) |
| Reference Value | No Yersinia, Vibrio isolated. |
| Special Handling Instructions | Must be submitted in enteric transport media (ETM) |
| Test Name: | Strawberry | 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: | Strep A Antigen | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Throat collected with swab culture collection/transport system |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours at room temperature, 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Neg/Pos |
| Availability | 06:30 A.M. till 11:00 P.M. |
| Stat Availability | 06:30 A.M. till 11:00 P.M. |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Results available within 4 hours; 1 hour if STAT |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep at room temperature until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Negative |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Streptozyme | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Anti-Strep Exoenzyme Antibody Screen | 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 Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Red Non Gel Microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Screen for antibodies to streptolysin, streptokinase, hyaluronidase, DNase B, and NADase. If positive, assays for ASO and Streptococcal DNase B can be helpful. Positive screens are quantitated. |
| 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: | Strongyloides | 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 | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Succinylacetone, Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 5 blood spots on Mayo filter paper |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Newborn screening paper, supplied by Mayo. These filter papers are stored in the Clinical lab Send-Out area. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | Filter paper |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Collect 5 blood spots on the Newborn screening paper, supplies by mayo. Keep at room temperature in a horizontal position for 3 hours. Do not expose the specimen to heat or direct sunlight. Do not stack wet specimens. Keep specimens dry. |
| 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 until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Succinylacetone, Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Random Urine collection |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Random urine specimen in a sterile urine cup |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | 25 ml of urine frozen immediately (at the patient bedside) after collection. Lab will take dry ice to the bedside and bring specimen back to lab. Contact Ginny Hand or her designate in send out area to make arrangement for sending test to reference laboratory. Fairview-University Diagnostic Labs. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen on dry ice |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Frozen until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Not available as an outpatient test. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sulfonylurea, Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Sulfonylurea Hypoglycemic Agents | Fluid Type | Serum or Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 ml serum or plasma |
| Test Includes | Acetohexamide, chlorpropamide, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, and tolbutamide |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Green Tops |
| 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Bone Marrow Biopsies | Lab Section | Surgical Pathology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Bone Marrow |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to the lab as soon as possible |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Deliver specimens to the Surgical Pathology/Cytology refrigerator outside H2098. |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability | STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated. |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Biopsy results are generally available 24 to 48 hours after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Routine bone marrow biopsy specimens are submitted in AZF (Acid Zinc Formalin) which are retrieved and delivered to the Surgical Gross Room (H2098) from 8 AM to 4 PM. At other times and on weekends and holidays should be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Any questions concerning specimen collection can be directed to the pathology resident or staff pathologist on service during weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or on-call at other times. This information is available by calling the Anatomic Pathology Office at 8246 weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or from the HMC operators at other times. |
| Test Name: | Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Routine Biopsies / Surgical Specimens | Lab Section | Surgical Pathology |
| Alternate Description | Tissue pathology | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to the lab as soon as possible |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Deliver specimens to the Surgical Pathology/Cytology refrigerator outside H2349. |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability | STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated. |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Biopsy results are generally available 24 to 48 hours after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | All routine surgical / biopsy specimens are submitted in 10% neutral buffered formalin. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Any questions concerning specimen collection can be directed to the pathology resident or staff pathologist on service during weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or on-call at other times. This information is available by calling the Anatomic Pathology Office at 8246 weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or from the HMC operators at other times. |
| Test Name: | Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Neuropathology - Muscle Biopsy | Lab Section | Surgical Pathology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation. |
| Patient Preparation | The usual indication for muscle biopsy is muscle weakness. However, useful information may be obtained from muscle biopsy in cases without overt weakness, such as collagen vascular disease (particularly vasculitides). Biopsies from very young infants (first few weeks) should be avoided due to the difficulty in interpretation. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Neuropathology Lab personnel (pathologist and / or histotechnologist) should be informed by the clinician regarding the approximate time and the day of the biopsy, at least 1 day in advance by calling 531-8715. Laboratory personnel should be called as soon as the patient is taken to the OR. |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Neuropathology Lab personnel (pathologist and / or histotechnologist) should be informed by the clinician regarding the approximate time and the day of the biopsy, at least 1 day in advance by calling 531-8715. Laboratory personnel should be called as soon as the patient is taken to the OR. |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability | STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated. |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Biopsy results are generally available 24 to 48 hours after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Neuropathology
Lab personnel (pathologist and / or histotechnologist) should be informed
by the clinician regarding the approximate time and the day of the biopsy,
at least 1 day in advance by calling 531-8715.
Laboratory personnel should be called as soon as the patient is
taken to the OR.
For routine biopsies, muscle such as deltoid, biceps, lateral vastus or gastocnemius should be used. In chronic disorders, the severely affected muscle should be avoided. In acute disorders a more severely affected muscle should be chosen. The site of prior trauma such as E.M.G. electrode insertion should be avoided. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Any questions concerning specimen collection can be directed to the pathology resident or staff pathologist on service during weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or on-call at other times. This information is available by calling the Anatomic Pathology Office at 8246 weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or from the HMC operators at other times. |
| Test Name: | Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Skin Biopsy for Immunofluorescence | Lab Section | Surgical Pathology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Specimen transport medium is required. It can be obtained from the Histology Lab, C7611, extension 8681. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to the lab as soon as possible |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | Specimen in transport medium will be acceptable for processing up to 4 days |
| Specimen Transport | Deliver specimens to the Surgical Pathology/Cytology refrigerator outside H2098. |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability | STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated. |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Biopsy results are generally available 24 to 48 hours after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Specimen transport medium is required. It can be obtained from the Histology Lab, C7611, extension 8681. Specimen in transport medium will be acceptable for processing up to 4 days. Deliver specimens to the Surgical Pathology/Cytology refrigerator outside H2098 |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Enzyme Histochemistry | Lab Section | Surgical Pathology |
| Alternate Description | Adenosine Triphosphostases (ATPaces) / Myoadenylate Deaminase / Phosphorylase / Succinate Dehydrogenase / NADH Tetrazolium Reductase / Cytochrome C Oxidase / Acid Phosphatase | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Neuropathology Lab personnel (pathologist and / or histotechnologist) should be informed by the clinician regarding the approximate time and the day of the biopsy, at least 1 day in advance by calling 531-8715. Laboratory personnel should be called as soon as the patient is taken to the OR. |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability | STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated. |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Biopsy results are generally available 24 to 48 hours after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Call the Neuropathology Laboratory at 531-8715 for specimen collection procedure. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Any questions concerning specimen collection can be directed to the pathology resident or staff pathologist on service during weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or on-call at other times. This information is available by calling the Anatomic Pathology Office at 8246 weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or from the HMC operators at other times. |
| Test Name: | Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Kidney Biopsy | Lab Section | Surgical Pathology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to the lab as soon as possible. |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 4 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability | STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated. |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Biopsy results are generally available 24 to 48 hours after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Technical assistance is provided in obtaining these specimens. A histotechnologist is available during the hours of 8 AM to 4 PM, weekdays. They can be reached at extension 531-6832. Prior arrangement (1 day) is strongly suggested so that the technician can come to the area where the procedure is to be performed. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Electron Microscopy - Specimens | Lab Section | Surgical Pathology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Specimen transport medium (4F1G) is required. It can be obtained from the EM Lab, by calling extension 8245 between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM or 8681 if no answer. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver the specimen to the laboratory immediately. |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | Specimen in transport medium will be acceptable for processing up to 4 days. |
| Specimen Transport | Deliver specimens to the Surgical Pathology/Cytology refrigerator outside H2098. |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Electron
Microscopy Specimens (Routine) -
Specimen transport medium (4F1G) is
required.
It can be obtained from the EM Lab, by calling extension 8715
between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM.
Deliver specimens to the Surgical Pathology/Cytology
refrigerator outside H2098
Neuropathology specimens for EM may include skin or rectal biopsies. Assistance or information concerning specimen collection is available from the Neuropath Lab at extension 8715. Blood and Bone Marrow specimens for EM need special handling before fixation. Please consult the Diagnostic EM Lab, room C7812, extension 8245 before proceeding. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Surgical Pathology (Histology) - Neuropathology - Sural Nerve Biopsy | Section | Surgical Pathology |
| Alternate Description | Tissue pathology | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver the specimen to the lab immediately. |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Neuropathology Lab personnel (pathologist and / or histotechnologist) should be informed by the clinician regarding the approximate time and the day of the biopsy, at least 1 day in advance by calling 531-8715. Laboratory personnel should be called as soon as the patient is taken to the OR. |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 4 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays. |
| Stat Availability | STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated. |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Biopsy results are generally available 3 - 4 days after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Neuropathology
Lab personnel (pathologist and / or histotechnologist) should be informed
by the clinician regarding the approximate time and the day of the biopsy,
at least 1 day in advance by calling 531-8715.
Laboratory personnel should be called as soon as the patient is
taken to the OR.
Approximately 3-4 cm of sural nerve is removed and transacted approximately into two halves. One piece is fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin and the other in 3% glutaraldehyde for paraffin sectioning, thin resin sectioning, teased fiber preparation and possible electron microscopy. Sural nerve is generally biopsied behind the lateral malleolus. However, the nerve may be biopsied in mid-calf region if it is performed during a gastrocnemius muscle biopsy. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | Any questions concerning specimen collection can be directed to the pathology resident or staff pathologist on service during weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or on-call at other times. This information is available by calling the Anatomic Pathology Office at 8246 weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or from the HMC operators at other times. |
| Test Name: | Surveillence Culture | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Any source specified through infectious disease staff collected in sterile container or swab culture collection/transport system |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
Submission of specimen(s) must be pre-approved by medical director. Culture type used for predetermined research accounts or infectious surveillance |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Determined by researcher or infectious disease department staff |
| Availability | 07:30-22:00 hours, Monday through Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Negative at 2 days; interims issued at 18 and 24 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | No Growth |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sweat Chloride | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Iontophoresis | Fluid Type | Sweat |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Patient should be well hydrated. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Schedule test with Special Chemistry at 531-8615 |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Appointments available Tuesdays (9:00-14:15), Wednesdays (9:00-10:30) and Thursdays (9:00-14:15) |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Age dependant, accompanies report. |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Sweet Gum 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: | Sweet Potato | 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: | Sweet Vernal Grain | 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 |