V013

Test CODE NAME

V013

BasoFunction HRT Cephalosporin

Methodology: ELISA
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 5-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Green(Sodium Heparin) Tube - 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.

Specimen Preparation: Completely fill tube. Send original tube.
Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should stop medication for 2 weeks prior to draw 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Ambient 48 hours
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
Viracor - IBT
CPT Code(s): 86352