Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

05/22/2023

Inactivated Test

BETA-2 TRANSFERRIN, BODY FLUID

Notes

QSJC 10640; Source component added to test build

$251.50

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

B2T

Ordering Code

1002990

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86335

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

B2FTN

Ordering Code

3400767

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86335

Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code
B2FTN

Specimen Information

Collect

Nasal, eye or ear fluid

Specimen Preparation

Send 0.5 mL nasal, eye or ear fluid refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Cotton swab soaked with drainage fluid submitted in a sterile, screw capped plastic vial. Do not
collect with culture swab. Do not add any liquid to the swab.

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated
Salivary fluid specimens - Frozen

Stability

Room temperature: 15 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 60 days

Methodology

Immunofixation
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Reference Range

Not detected
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