Test Details
Mnemonic
CN1AG
Ordering Code
3400784
CPT-4 Code(s)
83516
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 0.5 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Moderate to gross hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Range
<15 Units: Negative
15 - 19 Units: Borderline
>=20 Units: Positive
15 - 19 Units: Borderline
>=20 Units: Positive
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes