V118

Test CODE NAME

V118

Pepper Black, IgG

Methodology: Enzyme immunoassay (FEIA).
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 4-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 0.5 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum   (RED) in a Transfer Tube
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 
Stability: After separation of cells: Refrigerated: 1 week , Frozen: 1 month 
NOTE: 
*This test is not available for New York patient testing.* 
Performing Lab 
Viracor - IBT
CPT Code(s): 86001