Hu Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer and Western Blot
Additional Codes
LAB6249
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) • Western Blot (WB
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum (1 Full tube)
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL serum
Alternative Container/Tube: Red top tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Room Temperature (Ambient)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs
Report available: 6-8 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86255
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 21 days