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Cytokine Panel 13, Plasma

Test Code
12039


CPT Codes
83520 (x12), 83529<br>Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.4 mL


Instructions

Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.

Note: Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.



Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 minutes
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated specimens • Contaminated specimen • Heat-inactivated specimen


Methodology
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-4 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Primarily used for research and to support attempts to understand the pathogenesis of immune, infectious, allergic, or inflammatory disorders.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.