REF MISC
TSH Heterophile Antibody
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.8 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a plain red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days (sample is stable for 3 freeze/thaw cycles)
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Citrate plasma specimens or samples with improper labeling will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
84443
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)