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Prometheus® IBD sgi Diagnostic®
Test Code90807
CPT Codes
81599<br>**This test is only available for Kaiser-Nor Cal and client 54277**
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) and 2 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top)
Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 mL
Whole blood: 1 mL
Whole blood: 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum in an SST (serum separator tube)
Instructions
2 mL whole blood and 2 mL serum (specimens must be shipped together).
Shipment same day as collection and storage at or below room temperature is recommended.
Do not freeze.
Include patient's name and collection date on sample and request form.
Shipment same day as collection and storage at or below room temperature is recommended.
Do not freeze.
Include patient's name and collection date on sample and request form.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labeled specimens • Whole blood and serum not drawn/received together
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay • Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay • Chemiluminescent Assay
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Prometheus Laboratories Inc. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Prometheus Laboratories Inc. is a CAP- accredited CLIA laboratory.
Setup Schedule
Sets up 5 days a week.
Clinical Significance
This test will aid healthcare providers to differentiate IBD versus non-IBD and CD versus UC in one comprehensive blood test.