T-SPOT TB

Test Code
LAB4212


CPT Codes
HC T-SPOT, TB [86480 (CPT®)] HC TB AG RESPONSE T-CELL SUSP [86481 (CPT®)]

Preferred Specimen
Collect blood by venipuncture into a Quest-provided Greiner 9 mL lithium heparin (green-top) tube. The tube contents must be inverted (8-10 times) to ensure that the whole blood is mixed thoroughly with the anticoagulant. Date and time of draw are required and must be provided.


Minimum Volume
1ml


Instructions
DARK GREEN NO GEL/LiHEP


Transport Temperature
Room Temp


Performing Laboratory
QUEST CHANTILLY LAB



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.