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HelpTest Code LAB1216 Francisella tularensis Antibody, DA
Clinical System Name
Tularemia Antibody
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gross hemolysis, hyperlipemic, contaminated, icteric, or turbid sera. CSF and other fluids are not acceptable.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: CPA 1 refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Spin, aliquot and refrigerate specimen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp |
7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen |
30 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway, Bldg B-West Wing
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Phone: (800) 642-4657
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T - Sa | 3 - 5 d |
Methodology
Method: Direct Agglutination (DA)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Reference Range(s) <1:20 Titer | |
|
Negative |
<1:20 |
| Equivocal | 1:20 - 1:80 |
| Positive | ≥ 1:160 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Francisella tularensis Antibody, DA |
| Reference Test Number: |
35176X |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |