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HelpTest Code LAB3493 Thermal Amplitude
Additional Codes
ThermAmp
Clinical System Name
Thermal Amplitude
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA or Red (Not Preferred)
Preferred Vol: 7.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 7.0 mL
*Pediatric Minimum Vol: 1 full 3.0 mL Lavender/EDTA tube
*Neonate Minimum Vol: 2 full 0.5 mL Lavender/EDTA microtainers
Note: NO GEL SEPARATORS. Please call the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory at (206) 689-6525 prior to collecting sample. Complete a BWNW Compatibility Testing Laboratory RFT. A red top is acceptable though not preferred. SAMPLE MUST BE KEPT AT BODY TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. After collection, immediately place tube in an activated disposable infant heel warmer. Send the specimen and the completed requisition to the lab IMMEDIATELY.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold/SST, Serum separator gel tube
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: RT
Storage location: PROCESS SAMPLE IMMEDIATELY. Sample must be kept at 37 C at all times. Spin blood, transfer plasma/serum into a plastic aliquot tube labeled with a large Epic label, and place in the room temperature Send Outs rack. Notify Send Outs wet bench personnel or the Send Outs department. Use BWNW Compatibility Testing Laboratory RFT. Fill out as completely as possible. Place a large Epic label in the top right corner.
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 1 - 3 d |
Performing Laboratory
Bloodworks Northwest
Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
921 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 689-6252
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86940 (x3), 86941 (x3)
Methodology
Method: Hemagglutination
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Thermal Amplitude |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 3140-00 |
| Instructions: | Place sample and completed requisition in the Send Outs room temperature rack. |