Tularemia Antibody
Order Name
TULAREM AB
Test Number: 5570900
Revision Date 09/11/2023
Test Number: 5570900
Revision Date 09/11/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Tularemia Antibody
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Non-viable bacterial cell agglutination assay | 23125-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Specimen Stability: Room Temperature: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 2 Weeks, Frozen at -15C; Unlimited. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Diagnosis of exposure to Francisella tularensis. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86668 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |