T-Spot TB Test

Message
Performing Lab: HCMC


Test Code
5053


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: TSPOT


Preferred Specimen
8.0 mL, three lithium heparin (NON-GEL) tubes, WHOLE BLOOD
 


Minimum Volume
6.0 mL


Instructions
Collect 8.0 mL total in 3 lithium heparin no gel tubes.

HP HSC-401 and Regions are the ONLY SITES with account numbers:
All HP sites send to HSC-401 for shipping or contact HSC-401 about the sendout process to HCMC.
WF, HH or LV contact Regions about their sendout process to HCMC and to get the account number
For inquiries please contact HCMC Chemistry dept lead Laura King @ 612-873-3001.


Transport Temperature
 ** STORE AND SHIP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE **


Specimen Stability
Stability for TSPOT is 33 hours they can be sent to HCMC MON-THUR
    ** FRIDAYS ONLY, THEY MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM. **
                            (No Weekends or Holidays)




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.