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HelpTest Code LAB3361 Ovarian Antibody Test
Additional Codes
Ovarian Ab
Clinical System Name
Ovarian Antibody Test
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.6 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum (Min: 0.3 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Deliver specimen to the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum (Min: 0.3 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp | 7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 30 d |
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
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | W | 5 d |
Methodology
Method: Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Ovarian Antibody Screen: Negative
Ovarian antibody screen is at 1:5 dilution
CPT Codes
86255
If Ovarian Antibody Screen is positive, a titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Ovarian Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer, IFA (10328X) |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |