Urticaria-Inducing Activity
CPT Code(s): | 86352 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Patients on prednisone should be off medication for 2 weeks prior to draw. Collect:Plain red. Specimen Preparation:Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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