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HelpTest Code LAB20276 Cold Hemagglutinins
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
CAGG
Collection Requirements
Due to time requirements test can only be collected at the Irving draw site for out patients. Call a STAT courier for pickup.
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Processing
Place specimen in warm (37°C) water to clot. Centrifuge and separate serum immediately after clotting, and send 3.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 14 days
Refrigerated: 28 Days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL minimum
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reported
4-6 days
CPT Codes
86157
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen samples.