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AKA
OB
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
and
Pink or Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
See Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Serum:
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.7 mL |
EDTA Whole Blood:
| Preferred Volume | 7.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 4.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test includes: Antibody Screen ( if positive, an Antibody Identification will be performed at an additional charge),Syphillis IgG & IgM Antibody with Reflex to Supplemental Testing (if required,reflex testing performed at an additional charge), and Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ( if positive a confirmation test by neutralization will be performed at an additional charge).
Methodology
Various methodologies as defined in the individual test assays.
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86850, 87340, 86780