| Test CODE | NAME |
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V009
BasoFunction HRT Acetaminophen
| Methodology: | ELISA |
| Performed: | Mon, Tue, Thu |
| Reported: | 5-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Sodium Heparin Tube (Green) - 2 ml. Whole Blood.
Clinical Utility: The BasoFunction test may be useful with patients who have a suggestive history of adverse reactions to the indicated allergen and for whom skin testing is not appropriate or available.
Performing Lab
Specimen Preparation: Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication 72 hours prior to draw.
This test should be collected Monday-Thursday to ensure the specimens is received by the reference lab within stability.
Patients taking prednisone should stop medication for 2 weeks prior to draw. Send original tube.
Storage/Transport: Room Temperature
Stability: Room temperature: 48 hours.
Causes For Rejection: Hemolyzed, frozen or refrigerated blood is not acceptable and will be rejected for testing. Do Not use Lithium Heparin tubes.
Note: This test is approved for all States .
Viracor - IBT
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| CPT Code(s): | 86352 |