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Specimen Required
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.8 mL of serum into an amber vial to protect from light.
2. Send frozen.
WMCG Laboratory Test Catalog
Note:
Collect 2.0 mL blood in Red top tube and protect from light.
Secondary ID
75451Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Neopterin, SerumSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL; Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Not light protected specimens | Reject |
Reference Values
Adults: <2.5 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
5 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNEOS | Neopterin, Serum | 34908-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNEOS | Neopterin, Serum | 34908-4 |