Test Details
Mnemonic
B27A
Ordering Code
3511330
CPT-4 Code(s)
81374
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Draw blood in a lavender EDTA. Send 3.0 mL whole blood.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: ACD A
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum, plasma, sodium heparin preservative
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes