|
|
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Adrenal Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer [4645X]
Test Code8292
CPT Codes
86255
Includes
If Adrenal Antibody Screen is positive, then Adrenal Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly lipemic • Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed; Report available: 2-9 days
Clinical Significance
Adrenal Antibody is detected in patients with autoimmune adrenal disease, e.g., Addison's disease.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
