Ovarian Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer, IFA (10328X)

Message

Ovarian Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer, IFA

Test Code

OVABS

Alias/See Also

10328N, 10328X

CPT Codes
86255

Includes

If Ovarian Antibody Screen is positive, then Ovarian Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Evening Sets up 1 day a week.

Report Available

Reports in 1 to 9 days.

Clinical Significance

Ovarian Antibody is found in patients with premature ovarian failure, Addison's disease, and polyendocrinopathy syndromes.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

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.