T-SPOT(R) TB

Message

Recommended tube is Greiner Bio-one 9 mL Lithium Heparin (Quest supply ID K145). Collect 1 full tube following standard venipuncture techniques. Invert tubes 8-10 times to ensure that whole blood is mixed thoroughly with the anticoagulant. It is essential that the tube is filled completely. Note: If using a butterfly needle, use a discard tube to remove the air from the butterfly tubing. Collect Monday - Friday only.

Test Code

LAB13087 TSPTQ

Alias/See Also

TSPTQ

CPT Codes
86481

Includes

This is a short stability test and requires special handlingSend original tubesSpecimens must be packed for transport in a Quest supplied shipping container or sleeve that has been validated to maintain sample stability. Collect Monday-Friday Only@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): This is a short stability test and requires special handlingSend original tubesSpecimens must be packed for transport in a Quest supplied shipping container or sleeve that has been validated to maintain sample stability. Collect Monday-Friday Only Minimum Testing Volume: 6.0 mL Whole blood Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 39 hoursRefrigerated : N/A Frozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: HemolysisAnticoagulants other than lithium heparin or sodium heparinCentrifugedSamples not received in T-Spot shipper/sleeveICL Processing Only: Ship to Quest using the pink Special Handling sticker and process.

Report Available

3-Days

Clinical Significance

1230171135

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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.