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Test Code MISC1WARDEB2GM Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1, IgM Antibody

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

B2GM

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Gold (SST)

Transport

Serum refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: Undetermined

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

<7 U/mL Negative
7 - 10 U/mL Equivocal
>10 U/mL Positive

Methodology

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

5 days

CPT Codes

-86146

Alternate Collection Container

Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)

Unacceptable Conditions

Heparinized plasma; hemolysis; lipemia