Test Details
Mnemonic
MCVAB
Ordering Code
3400809
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells 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
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Range
<20 U/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes