Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) Assay, Quantitative
Order Name
LIMULUS
Test Number: 5441803
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5441803
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) Assay, Quantitative
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Enzymatic | 33643-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL | Aqueous Fluids | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Collect in sterile pyrogen-free glass tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate (Cool Pack) Specimen Collection: Water or aqueous sample collection tube PeopleSoft #105802; do not freeze. Direct contact with latex or other exam gloves should be avoided as these gloves often carry traces of endotoxin which may be transferred to the sample. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Eurofins Viracor LLC TC 3046 Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 7 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 826555 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 826555 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87999 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |