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HelpTest Code LAB3955 Krebs von den Lungen-6
Clinical System Name
Krebs von den Lungen-6
Synonyms
ILD
Lung inflammation
Lung Injury
Interstitial lung disease
KL 6
KL6
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Red
Preferred Vol: 2 mL
Minimum Vol: 1 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, icteric, heat-treated, or contaminated.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location: Aliquot 1 mL serum to a plastic tube affixed with an EPIC collection label. Place sample in the CPA Fridge, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Aliquot 1 mL serum to a plastic tube affixed with an EPIC collection label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp | 48 h |
| Refrigerated | 2 w | |
| Frozen | 1 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Thu | 1 - 8 days |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Limitations:
CPT Codes
83520
Reference Range
Reference interval: 0-500 U/mL
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Krebs von den Lungen-6 |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 3001866 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |