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Published on February 08, 2018
SIM
50130
CPT
86704
Synonyms
HBCAB
Specimen Type
Serum only
Container
4.0 ml Gold-top serum separator
Collection Instructions
Spin, Separate, Refrigerate
Volume
2 ml serum Min: 0.5 ml
Additional Information
None
Patient Preparation
Specimen Processing Instructions
Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Transport Requirements
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours
Rejection Criteria
• If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. • Gross hemolysis
Reference Range
Nonreactive
Critical Value
Test Includes
Methodology
Chemiluminescent technology
Testing Frequency
Monday – Friday 7am – 3pm (Not performed on holidays)
Reviewed By
Sandy Hammett
Reviewed Date
2-8-18
Supplemental
Reviewed by Sandy Hammett on February 08, 2018
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