Test Details
Mnemonic
GHBP
Ordering Code
3503120
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot for 30 - 60 minutes. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 0.3 mL serum frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Red top
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes