Beryllium Lymphocyte Stimulation

Message
Test performed by National Jewish Health.
Pathologist approval is required.


Test Code
BER1


CPT Codes
86353x8, 80500

Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood 
Sodium Heparin (drk green)


Minimum Volume
30mL


Instructions
Requisition form is required.


Transport Container
Origianl Tubes


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
24hrs


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


centrifuged specimens
Specimen received after 24 hours of draw




Methodology
Lymphocyte stimulation in cell culture

Setup Schedule
Tue - Sat
TAT: 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.