| Test CODE | NAME |
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U688
Haemophilus Infl. B IgG AB (Haemophilus influenzae B IgG Antibodies)
| Methodology: | Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum.
"Pre" and 30-day "post" Haemophilus influenzae b vaccination specimens should be submitted together for testing. "Post" specimen should be drawn 30 days after immunization and must be received within 60 days of "pre" specimen.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Mark specimens clearly as "Pre-Vaccine" or "Post-Vaccine".
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions:Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed or, severely lipemic specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86317 |