Quantiferon

Test Code
QUANT


CPT Codes
86480

Preferred Specimen

Whole Blood - Collection tubes must be obtained from MCL's Reference Dept. (kit of three tubes, collection instructions included) Blood needs to be received & delivered directly to the MCL Reference Dept. Blood needs to be at the testing facility within 16 hours of collection.



Instructions

Draw Blood Monday - Friday Only. Blood must be collected no earlier than 10am and no later than 2pm. Specimen must be delivered to the reference department no later than 3pm. TEST Code: LBTTB Testing performed at American Esoterics Laboratory



Transport Container

SPECIAL/3



Methodology
MAN

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday

Blood must be collected between the hours of 10am and 2pm to reach testing facility within the time frame specified above.



Reference Range

SEE REPORT





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.