| Test CODE | NAME |
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V571
Chronic Urticaria (CU) Index
| Methodology: | Ex-Vivo Challenge and cell culture |
| Performed: | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should be off their medication for 2 weeks prior to draw
Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature.
Stability: After separation of cells: Room Temperature: 1 week , Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
Viracor - IBT
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| CPT Code(s): | 86352 |