Test Details
Mnemonic
BIOTS
Ordering Code
3800348
CPT-4 Code(s)
82261
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate immediately after collection and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 21 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 21 days
Methodology
Colorimetric
Reference Range
3.5 - 13.8 U/mL
Performing Laboratory
MAYO
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes