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HelpTest Code LAB3095 Growth Hormone Antibody with Reflex
Additional Codes
GH Ab Rflx
Clinical System Name
Growth Hormone Antibody with Reflex
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Red, Lavender/EDTA, or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.4 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours. Transfer 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma (Min: 0.2 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Epic label.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours. Transfer 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma (Min: 0.20 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Epic label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room Temp |
7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 6 m |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
Growth Hormone Antibodies
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T | 6 d |
Methodology
Method: Radiobinding Assay (RBA)
Analytical Volume: 0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Negative
CPT Codes
86277
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Growth Hormone Antibody (37072X) |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 42218N |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |