Orderable Name FAT1G Anti-TIF-1gamma Antibody
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Acceptable: SST
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (volume does NOT allow for repeat testing)
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 60 days | ||
Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis: | Reject |
Thawing: | Warm OK; Cold OK |
Gross lipemia: | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Other: | Anything other than serum; bacterial contamination |
Reference Values
Reference Range: <20
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Interpretation:
Negative: <20 units
Weak Positive: 20 - 39 units
Moderate Positive: 40 - 80 units
Strong Positive: >80 units
CPT Code Information
86235
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday