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HelpTest Code LAB2819 Asparaginase Activity Level
Additional Codes
Asprgnase
Clinical System Name
Asparaginase Activity Level
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold/SST, Red
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: - 20 C
Storage Location: Freeze within TWO hours of collection. Prepare one aliquot of at least 0.2 mL (minimum) of serum in a plastic aliquot container and freeze specimen. Store in the CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic aliquot tube, labeled with a large Cerner label. Freeze the sample and transport frozen to Seattle Children's Main Lab.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp | 60 m |
| Refrigerated | 3 d | |
| Frozen | 30 d |
Note: Granger will accept a specimen that has undergone up to 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 2 - 4 d |
Performing Laboratory
Granger Genetics Clinical Testing
Clinical Testing
601 Biotech Dr., Suite 301
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: (844) 947-2643
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Coupled enzymatic assay
Analytical Volume: 0.2 mL Serum
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Asparaginase Activity |
| Reference Test Number: | |
| Instructions: |
Send frozen sample to Granger Genetics Monday - Thursday via FedEx Priority Overnight shipping. Saturday deliveries are not acceptable. |