Test Code MISC1WARDEFTGM Francisella tularensis Ab IgG/IgM
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
FTGM
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate from cells within 2 hours of collection and send in a screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.6 mL
Reference Range
See report
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
3-9 days
CPT Codes
86668 x2
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, heat inactivated or turbid specimen