Athena #278 GD1a Antibody Test

Message
Detection of GD1a antibody


Test Code
278


CPT Codes
83520(1)

Preferred Specimen
serum


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
"Whole Blood 10 mL Refrigerate if not shipped same day. Serum stable up to three days. Ship whole blood immediately.

Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day.

Reported within: 7-14 days
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Transport Container
red top


Transport Temperature
room temp


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate if not shipped same day. Serum stable up to three days. Ship whole blood immediately.


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


Methodology
Covalent ELISA

Report Available
14 days




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.