Test Details
Mnemonic
PLABN
Ordering Code
3800254
CPT-4 Code(s)
86022
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.5 mL serum frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Specimens should be frozen as soon as possible after collection. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Specimens should be frozen as soon as possible after collection. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Critical frozen
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Serum separator tubes
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Solid Phase Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbant Assay
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes