Francisella tularensis Antibodies, IgG and IgM with Reflex to Agglutination FRATUL
| Method(s) | Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
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| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | 5 mL gold (SST), lavender (EDTA), light blue (sodium citrate) or green (sodium or lithium heparin) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum or plasma (Min: 0.15 mL) refrigerated. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
| Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Contaminated, heat-inactivated, or turbid specimens. |
| Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Billing Code | 5011384 |
| CPTCode | 86668 x2; if reflexed add 86000 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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See Laboratory Report. |
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