REF MISC
14.3.3 ETA, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transfer tube.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Room Temperature - 3 days
Refrigerated - 3 days
Frozen - 2 years
Unacceptable Condition:
Hemolysis; lipemia.
CPT Codes:
83520
Method:
ELISA