| Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-9 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| CPT Codes: | 86256 |