| Test Name: | T3 Quantitative | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Total T3 | Fluid Type | Plasma or Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | The preferred sample is one full 7mL Gel Green Top tube, serum (red-top) is also acceptable |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Daily – routine turn around time |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 97-169 ng/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | T3, Free | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | PLasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 ml plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top tube or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Gel Green Microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 6 days, 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 analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Male/females and all ages the same 1.71 - 3.71 pg/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | T3, Free, by Equilibrium Dialysis | 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 | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | T3, Reverse | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | T3,Triiodothyronine, Reverse | Fluid Type | 1.0 ml Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 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: | T4, Free | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Gel Green Microtainers |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Setup: Monday - Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | T4, Free by Equlibrium Dialysis | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| 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 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 |
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Test Name: |
Lab Section |
Special Chemistry |
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Alternate Description: Total Thyroxine |
Fluid Type |
Plasma |
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Minimum Volume |
0.5 ml whole blood |
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Test Includes |
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Patient Preparation |
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Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
Preferred sample is one 7mL Gel Green Top tube |
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Container (Microbiology) |
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Container Whole Blood Required |
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Transport Time |
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Additional Test Information |
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Specimen Stability |
5 days refrigerated at 2-8°C |
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Specimen Transport |
Refrigerate |
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Test Results |
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Availability |
Daily – routine turn around time |
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Stat Availability |
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Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
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Critical Value |
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Specimen Preparation (In house) |
Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
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Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
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Reference Value |
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Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | T Cell Gene Rearrangement | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | T Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement | Fluid Type | Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 4 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | EDTA lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top Tube, Minimum of 1 mL whole blood |
| 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) | Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | T Cell Subset | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | CD3, CD4, and CD8 |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | For all other CD# requests not listed above, contact Ginny Hand (717) 51-5741 or the Special Hematology Department at (717) 531-8559 |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 4 days after reception of specimen |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tay Sachs Screen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Hexosaminidase A | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Patient should be fasting over night |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 14 ml whole blood in a (2) Non Gel Red Tops |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Take to Specimen Processing Area ASAP after collection |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until clotted. Spin, separate, freeze immediately in a plastic aliquot tube until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tea | 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: | Tegretol Epoxide | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Carbamazepine Epoxide | Fluid Type | Serum or Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 ml Serum or Plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top or Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or Lavender 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, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Testosterone, Total | Lab Section | Special Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma or Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | The preferred sample is Lithium Heparin Plasma (green-top tube), Serum (red-top) is also acceptable |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Green-Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 7 days if refrigerated 2-8°C |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Daily routine turn around time |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
Female: 20 – 80 ng/dLMale: 250 – 900 ng/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tetanus Antibody Titer | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Tetanus | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thallium | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 4.0 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 6 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Tops |
| 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 |
| Test Name: | Theophylline | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Aminophylline | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
1 full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
Trough: Collect immediately before administering the next dose. Peak: Collect 2 hours after an oral dose, 4 hours after a sustained release tablet or 1/2 hour after an IV bolus. |
| 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 | For all ages and sex results >40 ug/mL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate plasma within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/female and all ages the same therapeutic range: 10 - 20 ug/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thiazide Diuretic Screen | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 20 ml random 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 | Protect from light |
| 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: | Thiocyanate, Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Nitroprusside Metabolite in Blood | 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 | 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thiocyanate, Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Nitroprusside Metabolite in Urine | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 10 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Specimen Container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Throat Nasal Culture | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Screen for Beta Strep Group A only, unless other organisms are suspected. |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Throat or nasal collected with swab culture collection/transport system |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | If special pathogen is suspected, it must be noted on the requisition. If C. Diptheria or B. Pertussis is suspected call microbiology at (717) 531-8353 for special collection materials. |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours at room temperature, 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | No growth, quantity of Beta Strep Group A, or quantity of normal respiratory flora. |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Negative at 2 days; Preliminary reports issued at 18 - 24 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | No growth or quantity of normal respiratory flora |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thrombin Time | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Citrate Blue Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4.5 ml whole blood in a Sodium Citrate Blue Top |
| Transport Time | Transport immediately |
| 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 at 2500 g for 20 minutes. Remove plasma and at - 70o C. until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thrombotic Panel | Lab Section | Hematology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 4.1 ml whole blood in a 4.5 ml Sodium Citrate Blue Top or 2.4 ml whole blood in a 2.7 ml Sodium Citrate Blue Top or 1.6 ml whole blood in a 1.8 ml Sodium Citrate Blue Top |
| Test Includes | Anti-thrombin III, Protein S Functional, Protein C Functional, APC1, APC2, Protein C Resistance, Thrombotic Interpretation |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sodium Citrate Blue Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 13.5 ml whole blood in (3) Sodium Citrate Blue Tops |
| Transport Time | Deliver to Specimen Processing Area within 30 minutes of collection |
| Additional Test Information | Do not draw from heparinized lines. |
| Specimen Stability | 4 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Tuesday and Friday if received by 08:00 hours |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Final results pending pathologists interpretation |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin at 2500 g for 20 minutes. Remove plasma and split into two aliquots. If not performed immediately, dip in methanol located in freezer and freeze at - 70o C. until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thyroglobulin Quantitative | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml Blood |
| Test Includes | Thyroid Antibodies and Quantitative Thyroglobulin |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Red Top or 2 ml whole blood in (3) Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run Mon. Wed, Fri, and one day on weekend. Samples received by 0700 on testing days will have results the 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 |
Male and female and all ages the same: Thyroid antibodies <4.1 IU/mL Quantitative thyroglobulin: < 55.0 ng/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thyroid Antibody | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Thyroglobulin Antibody and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes | Thyroglobulin Antibody and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody |
| 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 (3) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Run Mon, Wed, Fri. dayshift. Samples received by 0700 will have results 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 |
Male and females and all ages the same: Thyroglobulin Antibody <4.1 IU/mL Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody <5.6 IU/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thyroid Screen | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml serum |
| Test Includes | TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Thyroid Antibody (if necessary) |
| 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 | Monday - Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | See TSH (and component test) |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin | 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 | 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 |
| Test Name: | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | TSH | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | The preferred sample is one full 7mL Gel Green Top tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 7 days refrigerated 2-8°C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Daily – routine turn around time |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thyrotropin Binding Inhibitory Immunoglobulin | Lab Section | Send out |
| Alternate Description | (TBII) | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Red Top tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Red Top tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Test setup at reference lab – Tues and Fri mornings |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Report available in 2 days. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Thyroxine Binding Globulin | 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 Non Gel Red Top or 3 ml whole blood in (5) 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: | Tick Identification for Lyme Disease | Lab Section | Send Outs |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Collect whole tick in 70% isopropanol and store at room temperature until sent to lab. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| 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 | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Timothy Grass | 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: | Tissue Culture | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Gram smear included with culture |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Tissue in sterile container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to lab within 1 hour of collection |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 2 hours at room temperature |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | No growth at 3 days or quantity of bacteria. ID and sensitivity performed regardless of quantity of bacteria isolated. |
| 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 | Organisms present on gram smear or any bacterial growth on culture |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | No Growth |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tissue Culture Additional Studies | Lab Section | Virology |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tissue Plasminogen Activator, EIA | 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 | Blue Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Blue Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 30 days if frozen |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and separate. Freeze until analysis. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tobacco Leaf | 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 and separate. Refrigerate until shipped. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies Report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tobramycin | 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 |
Trough: Collect immediately before administering the next dose. Peak: Collect 1 hour after IM injection or 1 hour after the end of an IV infusion, unless otherwise designated. |
| 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 | >12 ug/mL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same therapeutic range: Trough < 2 ug/mL; Peak 5 - 12 ug/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tomato | 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: | Topiramate | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Topimax | 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: | Total Complement CH50 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | CH50 | 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 or 2.5 ml whole blood in (3) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze within 1 hour of collection. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Total Fecal Fatty Acid 24 Hour | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 hour Plastic Bottle |
| 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) | Freeze |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Total Protein | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Protein | 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 |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 6.3 - 8.2 gm/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Toxicology Screen, Blood | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes | Includes most commonly used prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs plus drugs of abuse (with the exception of marijuana). |
| 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 |
| 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: | Toxicology Screen, Urine | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml urine |
| Test Includes | Includes most commonly used prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs plus drugs of abuse with the exception of marijuana). |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Specimen Container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Toxocara Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 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: | Toxoplasma Panel Palo Alto | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | This test is available for adults, only. For pediatric requests, please consult lab send outs at 717-531-5741 |
| 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: | Toxoplasma Gondii CSF, by PCR | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Toxoplasma Gondii DNA by PCR | Fluid Type | CSF |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml CSF |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile CSF Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1 ml of CSF fluid in a sterile CSF Container |
| 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: | Toxoplasma Gondii IgM Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | 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: | Toxoplasma Gondii IgG Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Transferrin | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1 Full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Fasting specimen preferred. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
R 4 hours, S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 206 - 381 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | TPMT Genotype (TPMTGN) | Lab Section | Send Out Area |
| Alternate Description | Thiopurine Methyl Transferase, Genotype | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | .3 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 2 Lavender Top Tubes |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 5 ml whole blood in a Lavender 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. refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tranferrin, Carbohydrate Deficient | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Transfuse Cryoprecipitate | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Cryroprecipitate | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| 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 | Within 1 hour of request |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Transfuse Cryoprecipitate Reduced Plasma | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Cryroreduced Plasma | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Requires advanced notification used for our exchange patients. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Requires ABO/Rh Type in file |
| Test Results |
| Availability | When product is available |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Transfuse Factor (Outpatient) | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Factor Concentrate (VIII and IX of various assays/types) | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Requires hemophilia request slip and product availability |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Requires ABO/Rh Type in file |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 08:00-17:00 hours, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | This can be mailed to patient or shipped Federal Express or picked up by patient |
| Test Name: | Transfuse Factor (Inpatient) | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Factor Concentrate (VIII and IX of various assays/types) | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Requires specific assay needed direct questions to blood bank at 531-8232 |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Requires ABO/Rh Type in file |
| 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 | Within 1 hour of request |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Transfuse Fibrin Glue (Topical) | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Cryoprecipitate for topical use | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Requires ABO/Rh Type in file |
| 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 | Within 1 hour of request |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Transfuse Fresh Frozen Plasma | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Fresh Frozen Plasma | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Requires an ABO/Rh type on file. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Within 1 hour of request |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Transfuse IV Rhogam | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Transfuse WINRHO | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Patient must be Rh Positive (ITP), or Rh Neg and transfused with Rh Positive Cells during child bearing years. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Given to (ITP) patients or patients with large exposure to Rh positive cells |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Requires ABO/Rh Type in file |
| 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 of request |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | May require special consultation |
| Test Name: | Transfuse Platelets | 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 patient blood type on file and if patient also Rh negative and of child bearing age a consult is required |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Requires ABO/Rh Type in file |
| 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 of request |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions | May require special consultation |
| Test Name: | Transfuse Rhogam | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Transfuse RHIG | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Given subcutaneously |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Given antenatally and following amniocentesis and delivery. Needs to be given within 72 hours of any potential Rh Positive cell exposure |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Requires ABO/Rh Type in file |
| 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 of request |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Transfusion Reaction Evaluation | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | Perform data Post transfusion, includes clerical check on pre-transfusion information and checks for hemolysis on pre and post specimens. |
| Patient Preparation | Urine collection after reaction in sterile container and blood bag returned with patient transfusion reaction symptom form. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Pink EDTA Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in Pink EDTA Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Results are called to patient and blood bank physician |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 hour after receipt of specimen |
| Critical Value | All positive transfusion workups for hemolytic reaction, whether immediate of delayed |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Trazodone | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Desyrel (Trazodone) | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | T |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Treponema Pallidum Antibody | 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: | Trich Rubrum | 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: | Trichinosis Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Trichinosis Antibody IgG | 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: | Triglyceride | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | .4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Fasting 12-16 hours. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: <200 mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Triglyceride, Fluid | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No normal range defined mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Troponin I | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma or Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | The preferred sample is one 7mL Gel Green Top tube, serum (red-top) is also acceptable |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 7 days at refrigerated 2-8°C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Separate plasma within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
AMI diagnostic Cut-off = <0.120ng/mL, 99%ile Upper reference Limit = 0.034ng/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Trout | 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: | Trypsin | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Immunoreactive Trypsin | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Trypsin, Stool | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume | 1 gram stool |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Plain Stool Gray Cup 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) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Trypsinogen | 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 | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tryptase | 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 | 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: | Tularemia Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Francisella Tularensis Antibody | 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 Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Red Non Gel Microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Comparison of acute and convalescent titers is of greatest diagnostic value. |
| 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: | Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha, High Sensitivity | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in 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 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Tuna | 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: | Turkey Meat | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Type and Crossmatch | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 lavender microtainer |
| Test Includes | Compatibility Testing, ABO Rh Blood type, and Antibody Screen |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Pink EDTA Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Pink EDTA Tube or 1 Lavender microtainer |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | R# IDENTIBAND is required |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 hour after receipt of specimen |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Type and Screen | Lab Section | Blood Bank |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 lavender microtainer |
| Test Includes | ABO Rh Blood type and Antibody Screen |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Pink EDTA Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Pink EDTA Tube or 1 Lavender microtainer |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | R# IDENTIBAND is required |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 hour after receipt of specimen |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |