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Cerner Test Code
KEP
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Red Top
Acceptable: Green Sodium Heparin or Lavender
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, aliquot and send refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 28 days
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
80177
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Specimens collected using gel separator tubes. Gross Hemolysis, Gross Lipemia.