Test Code MISC1WARDEFTGMR Francisella Tularensis AB, IgG/IgM with Reflex to agglutination
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
FTGRM
Refer To
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 1.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
0.6 mL
Reference Range
See report
Methodology
Semi-quantitative Enzyme – Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
3-9 days
CPT Codes
86668 × 2, plus 86000 if reflexed to agglutination, at additional fee