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Om Collection Instructions3 - Arkansas Children`s Hospital

1. FOR BLOOD BANK USE ONLY HISTORY CHECK Collected by Date Time ABO amp Rh Marker s Ab ID Auto Directed Available Yes No Comment s Tech Test Name Blood Culture 1 Pedsf 0 13 9kg Test Mnemonic B1 Department MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Limitation to Procedure See weight chart for patients gt 14 kg which would require a different order collection Specimen Container pink Bactec Peds F vial Volume Required 1 3 mL Specimen Transport Send via Tube System ASAP in foam one vial per bag assure no exernal contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Prelim 24 hours Final 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Comments Comment source of specimen if collected from line i e white lumen Test Name Blood Culture 2 Peds 14 49 9kg Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department B MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Limitation to Procedure See weight chart for patients gt 50 kgs or 14 kgs which would require a d
2. Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SEPARATE CELLS FROM PLASMA AND FREEZE ASAP Vitamin D 1 25 Dihydroxy VITD1250H LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure NONE Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 3 ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours 7 DAYS WEEK Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERAL TESTING 4 1300 Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy 250H VITD LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold or Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Vitamin E Level VITE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation No alcohol within previous 24 hours Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum protect from light Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructio
3. Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum Limitations No other testing may be performed from this vacutainer Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Estrogens Total Serum EGS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Estrone Level Serum ETN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Ethotoin ET LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time
4. Chromosome Hema Bone Marrow CHROMEHEMBM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BONE MARROW Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Chromosome Methylation CHRMETHYL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vac 2 0ml Whole Blood Spec Required 2ml Blood Spec Storage Transport Room Temp NO BULLET TUBES Send out YES Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Fri 24hrs Patient Preperation None Turn Around Time 1 3 WKS Lab Section Phone Extension 41300 L AB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE BLOOD SPEC Chromosome Microarray Ambry CMAMB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure Do not share specimens between other tests Specimen Container One green vacutainer AND one purple vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml in EACH vacutainer Specimen Transport Tube system courier Testing Days Hours Daily Turn Around Time 7 14 days Lab Section Phone Extension Referral Testing 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Do Not Spin Chromosome Snp Microarray SNPARRAY LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemo
5. Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lipid Profile LP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS IF MONITORING TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS WHILE THE PATIENT IS ON INTRALIPID THE BLOOD SAMPLE SHOULD BE DRAWN DURING LIPID INFUSION REFERENCE PEDIATRIC DOSAGE HANDBOOK WHICH THE SECONDARY REFERENCE IS NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP ON STD AND PRACTICE GUIDELINES CONTAINERS Gold Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 Liportein Electrophoresis LIPOEP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instruct
6. Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions XImr Super Panel Eval Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department XLMRSP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE AND GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD IN EACH TUBE ONE PURPLE ONE GREEN Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Yellow Faced Hornet Rast RYELHORN LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Process
7. TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Hsv Igm Antibody MENHSVIGMCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Igg Index IGIN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container CSF Tube and Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml CSF and 2 ml blood 0 5 ml CSF and 1 ml blood Specimen Transport Sent via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Csf Influenza A Antibodies MENINACSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Influenza B Antibodies MENINBCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND
8. 1 2 hour after the IV dose including flush or 1 hour after the IM dose Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 EZESSEHSSESSHESBSUEHHHG4H Document EXACT times as follows Time Medication Administered Time flush completed JOH HE ERE EE E EEREREREREREREERE EE iiki Test Name Amikacin Level Random Test Mnemonic AMK Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Test Name Amikacin Level Trough Test Mnemonic TAMK Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROUGH LEVEL COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Trough specimen should be collected IMMEDIATELY PRIOR to next dose Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Test Name Test Mnemoni
9. 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Heavy Metal UHMS LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile Urine Tube Volume Required 15 ml urine 12 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing done daily may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 8 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Hemosiderin HEMO LAB Urinalysis Container Non sterile cup or tube Volume 10 cc urine Special Instructions Urine Histamine HIST LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Specimen Container Non sterile Tube or 24 HR Urine Container Volume Required 10 ml urine 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Random specimen may be sent via Tube System 24 Hr urine may not be sent via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Homocystine Cystine Scr HCYS CYS LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile Tube Volume Required 5 ml urine 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to
10. COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Measles Igm Antibody MENMEAM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Mumps Igg Antibody MENMUMG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Mumps Igm Antibody MENMUMM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TU
11. Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Surveillance Culture Mdro SURV MDRO MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures appropriate for specimen type Specimen Container Fluid sterile cup or tube non Fluid well inoculated swab culturette blue Volume Required Fluid as available or culturette Specimen Transport Send via Tube System assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 24 hours day Turn around Time Preliminary 24 hours Final 48 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbioology 41871 Surveillance Culture Mrsa SURV MRSA MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures appropriate for specimen type Specimen Container Fluid sterile cup or tube non Fluid well inoculated swab culturette blue Volume Required Fluid as available or culturette Specimen Transport Send via Tube System assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 24 hours day Turn around Time Preliminary
12. LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Recent transfusion or immune globulin administration muay cause erroneous results Some suto immune disorders may cause false positive results SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m 4 30p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 7 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 COMMENT Must be received in Lab by 8a m Friday to be resulted same day Ebv Nuclear Antigen EBNA LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL Minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Thursdays may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Place all serology specimens in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology Ebv Pcr Quantitative Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department EBVPCR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Mon Fri but may be collected 7 days week
13. Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Sickle Screen Test Mnemonic SS Department BBK Bb Additional Testing COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Not performed on children less than 6 months of age Electrophoresis recommended for those children when sickle cell disease or trait is suspected Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml Blood 0 25 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hours Lab Section Phone Extension Blood Bank 1314 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Comments May be performed from CBC specimen Signature Chip Microarray SCM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container PURPLE TOP amp GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3 0 ML IN PURPLE AND 3 0 ML IN GREEN Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension SEND OUTS 4 1300 Single Site Colaris For Apc APC LAB Send Out Test C
14. Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Craniodysmorphology Fgfr Twist FGFR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Creatine Serum CRNS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Ph
15. Non sterile container for urine s SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 ml blood for EACH draw 1 0 ml urine for EACH collection MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 5 ml blood for EACH draw 0 5 ml urine for EACH collection SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 soeceeeSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS eeeeeec Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 1 NPO after midnight 2 The FBS is drawn and delivered to Lab 3 If FBS is greater than 200 notify MD prior to administering glucola Administer glucola according to the following dosages Under 12 yrs 1oz 5kg 12 yrs and older 10 oz 4 Specimens are timed and drawn at 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours and 5 hours after administration of glucola Non sterile urine specimen is collected with EACH blood draw 5 After testing completed resume previous diet orders Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase 65 GAD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemis
16. Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ehler s Danlos Sequencing COL3A1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ehler s Danlos Typ I Ii Seq EDS TYPE1 2 SEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ehler s Danlos Type 4 Seq EDS TYPE IV SEQ LAB Send Out T
17. Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department THEO LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Thiocyanate THIOCY LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Thiopurine Metabolites 6TGN 6MMPN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VAC Volume Required 4 ml blood SEND OUT YES Specimen Transport VIA TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1300 Thrombin Time TT LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct
18. Testing Days Hours May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 48 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Referred Testing 1300 Zinc Protoporphyrin Rbc ZINCPP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER OR TAN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 1ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Zonegram Zonisamide Level ZON LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure NO SERUM SEPERATOR TUBES Specimen Container 3ml Blood in Red Top Tube Green amp Lavender acceptable Volume Required 3 ml Blood Specimen Transport Room Temperature Testing Days Hours Monday Friday Turn Around Time 2 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1300
19. Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Catecholamines Plasma Fract Test Mnemonic CATP Department LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation PATIENT SHOULD BE CALM AND IN A SUPINE FOR 30 MINUTES WITH VENOUS CATHETER IN PLACE Limitation to Procedure COLLECT AND SEND TO LAB ON ICE Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE ASAP Catfish Rast RCATFISH LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Test
20. 1 ML SERUM GOLD SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML BLOOD 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS LAB WILL REFRIGERATE LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT ANA LAB UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA TESTING DAYS MON SAT TESTING HOURS 24 HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 3 5 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROLOGY 1870 Rocky Mount Spot Fev Screen RMSFLA LAB Serology Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL whole blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Wed Fri 0800 1630 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Comments Titer is performed automatically on all positive latex tests Lab Processing Instructions All serology specimens are stored in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology Rpr RPR LAB Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Wed Fri 0800 1630 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630
21. 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Hepatitis A Antibody Total HAV LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold or purple top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 mL blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Send via tube system SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Testing performed on Tuesdays may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME Closest Tuesday TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Hepatitis A Igm Antibody HAVM LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name TESTING DAYS Tuesday and Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m 3 m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 24 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension 1314 Hepatitis Acute Profile HEP LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green or Gold Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 3 cc blood SEND OUT No TESTING
22. 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ammonia AMON Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2 cc blood SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport to Lab on ice ASAP SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE PLASMA ASAP Amoebic Iha Protozoa Nes AIHAT LAB Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab ASAP SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Wednesday and Fridays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Amoxicilloyl Rast RAMOX LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS
23. Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry 41310 Immunoglobulin M IGM LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 5 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 0 cc SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday and Thursday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 11a m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry 41310 Infantile Hepatic Depletion MPV17 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Influenza Pcr FLUPCR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure NONE Specimen Container 1 NP SWAB BAL TRACH NASAL WASH Volume Required 440 MICROLITER MINIMUM Specimen Transport RT TRANSPORT REFRIG STORAGE after 24 hrs Testing Days Hours SUN SAT TESTING HOURS 8a 11a
24. Do NOT Spin hold at room temperature call HLA to pick up Prader Willi Methylation Synd PWSMETH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Prader Willi Syn Fish Test PRWIF LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2 0ML Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension SEND OUT 4 1300 Pre Albumin PREALB LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab
25. Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 6ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Duchenne Muscular Dys Del Dup Test Mnemonic DMDDELDUPMLPA Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Duchenne s Musc Dys Females Test Mnemonic DMD Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3cc if 7 months of age or older 2cc if less than 7 months of age MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above STORAGE TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Room temperature only SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8 a m 4 p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Molecular Diagnostics Extension 1804 COMMENTS If patient tests positive suggest testing family members KKA
26. Limitation to Procedure Specimens must be received by Monday and Thursday to be included in Tuesday or Friday testing Specimen Container 1 cotton dacron mini tip swab or culturette DO NOT USE CHARCOAL OR GEL SWABS Volume Required 1 swab Transport Transport at room temperature but store in lab at 4C send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Performed Tuesdays and Fridays may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 to 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Molecular Diagnostics 1804 Comments Call the lab for emergent specimens Lab Processing Instructions Store at 4C in BP PCR box in front send out area refrigerator Box Elder Maple Rast RBEM LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Branched Chain Amino Acids BCAA LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gr
27. Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Ampicilloyl Rast RAMP LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Amylase AMY LAB Chemistry COLLECTION
28. Patient Preperation None Reflex Tests Associated w this test NO Turn Around Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension 41300 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE BLOOD SPEC Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Free Dilantin Level FDIL LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Free Sialic Acid FSA LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out SPECIMEN REQUIRED 20 ML URINE IN NON STERILE CUP OR TUBE 24 HR URINE COLLECTION MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 20 ML URINE SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQ TO LAB ON ICE NOTE TV TIME FREEZE 20ML SEND OUT CHILDREN S HOSP LOS ANGELES CA TURN AROUND TIME RESULTS WITHIN 30 DAYS Date Time Collection Started Date Time Collection Ended Ended by Free T3 FT3 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Vacutaianer Green Top Microtainis is acceptable Volume Required 2ml Blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing perform
29. SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 0 gram walnut size in urine cup Will also accept one guaiac card inoculated with visible stool specimen COMMENTS Keep stool specimen refrigerated if not sent to lab immediately after collection Bring to lab within 24 hours of collection Guaiac card does not require refrigeration but should be returned to lab as soon as possible Gpc Hemagram CCHEMA LAB Ccc Lab Hematology Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Specimen will be rejected if clotted or is less than the required amount SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Whole blood is required Collect at least 250 uL but not more than 500 uL blood in purple top EDTA microtainer or collect 2 0 mL blood in purple top EDTA vacutainer Mix gently COMMENTS This test includes only an automated Hemagram A manual Differential is NOT performed Gpc Hematocrit CCHEMAT LAB Ccc Lab Hematology Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Specimen will be rejected if clotted or is less than the required amount SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Whole blood is required Collect at least 250 uL but not more than 500 uL blood in purple top EDTA microtainer or collect 2 0 mL blood in purple top EDTA vacutainer Mix gently COMMENTS This test is performed by an automated method Gpc Hemoglobin CCHGB LAB Ccc Lab Hematology Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Specimen will be rejected if clotted or is less than the required amount SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER W
30. Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Methotrexate Level METH LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Microtainer or Vacutainer or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Methyl Malonic 2methylcit Hcys MMA LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container GOLD OR GREEN Volume Required 2ml Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ON ICE Turn Around Time 7 days Testing Days hours Sent out may be collected 24hr day 7 days wk Lab Section phone extension MDL 41311 Comments TESTS PERFORMED METHYL MALONIC ACID HOMOCYSTEINE 2 METHYL CITRULLINE CYSTATHIONINE TO DIAGNOSE AND DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DEFICIENCIES OF B12 AND FOLATE Lab Processing Instructions SEPARATE AND FREEZE WITHIN 1 HOUR Test Name Milk Rast Test Mnemonic RMLK Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood
31. Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Gastric Acid Free amp Total GA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container STERILE CUP CONTAINER Volume Required 1ML GASTRIC CONTENTS WASHINGS Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Gastric Fluid Occult Blood GBLD LAB Fecal Analysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Nonsterile Urine Container Volume Required 0 5 ml gastric 0 3 minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Gastrin GAST LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PUT ON ICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER COLLECTION Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Require
32. Turn Around Time 4 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ferret Rast RFER LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Ferritin FER LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top microtainers Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department or vacutainer Volume Required 1 5 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing done on Wed or Thurs may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Fill green bullet to within lines mix ge
33. Volume Required Minimum 3 5 mL CSF Specimen Transport CSF should be collected from the first drop into the special collection tubes in the order indicated The amount required in each tube is marked on the tube Mix and freeze CLEAR samples at the bedside on dry ice RUSH the frozen samples to the Lab MILDLY CONTAMINATED CSF must be RUSHED to the Lab on WET ICE to be centrifuged and the supernate FROZEN WITHIN 5 MINUTES Limitation to Procedure Specimens GROSSLY CONTAMINATED WITH BLOOD should be recollected at a later date SEND OUT TO MEDICAL NEUROGENETICS ONE DUNWOODY PARK SUITE 250 ATLANTA GA 30338 PHONE 678 225 0222 Testing Days Hours MONDAY FRIDAY 7 AM 5 PM Turn Around Time USUALLY WITHIN 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRALS 4 1300 Csf Protein SFP LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container CSF Tube Volume Required 1 ml CSF 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Csf Protein Electrophoresis CSF ELEC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container CSF Tube Volume Required 1 5 ml CSF 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Csf Pyruvate CPYR
34. 0 5 ml blood for EACH draw 1 0 ml urine for EACH collection MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 0 4 ml blood for EACH draw 0 5 ml urine for EACH collection SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 seco SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS eeeeeec 1 NPO after midnight 2 The FBS is drawn and delivered to Lab 3 If FBS is greater than 200 notify MD prior to administering glucola Administer glucola according to the following dosages Under 12 yrs 1oz 5kg 12 yrs and older 10 oz 4 Specimens are timed and drawn at 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours and 3 hours after administration of glucola Non sterile urine specimen is collected with EACH blood draw 5 After testing completed resume previous diet orders Glucose Tol Test 4 Hr 4HGTT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer for blood s Non sterile container for urine s SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 ml blood for EACH draw 1 0 ml urine for EACH collection MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 5 ml blood for EACH draw 0 5 ml urine for EACH collection SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 KK KS PECTAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 NPO after midnight 2 The FBS is drawn and delivered t
35. 10 ml blood in Green Tops and 1 ml in Red Top minumum 5 ml in green top 1 ml in red top See Minimum Acceptable Volume by Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Tested Tues Friday 0900 Do NOT collect on Wednesday Turn Around Time 1 week Lab Section Phone Extension Special Immunology 1804 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN GREEN TOPS OR RED TOP Antinuclear Ab Scr W Reflex ANA LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab promptly so that specimen may be refrigerated for transport SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Test Name Antithrombin 3 Test Mnemonic AT3 Department LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blu
36. 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Spontaneous Aggregation SPAP LAB Coagulation Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Spun Hematocrit SPHCT LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container heparinized hematocrit capillary tubes Volume Required 3 heparinized hematocrit capillary tubes at least 2 3 full collect at clear end and seal with clay at colored end Specimen Transport Place capillary tubes in screw cap glass tube or red vacutainer with patient label on outside of tube Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Sry Analysis Fish Test SRY LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS GREEN TOP VACUTAINER SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0ML blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING HOURS 24 hours day 7 DAYS A WEEK TURN AROUND TIME 3 6 WEEKS TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEND OUT 4 1300 Ss A Ro Igg Antibody SSA LAB Referred Serology SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD 1 ML SERUM GOLD SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML BLOOD 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS LAB WILL REFRIGERATE LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT ANA LAB UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUM
37. 1315 Urine 1 2 Cyst E Ine U CYS LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool Container Non sterile cup or tube or 24 hr urine Volume Minimum 2 cc urine Special Instructions Place on ice for 24 hr urine indicate Date Time Start amp End of collection Urine 17 Hyroxycorticosteroids 170HC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Keep refrigerated during collection Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 10 ml urine from a 24 Hr urine 8 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do Not Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine 17 Ketosteroids 24 Hr Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 17KET LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 20 ml aliquot of 24 Hr Ur 10 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do Not send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine 24h Heavy Metal Quant HMQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Keep refrigerated during collection Specimen Container RANDOM OR 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION RANDOM COLLECTION C
38. 2 0 mL Vacutainer volume is crucial Minimum Specimen Required 1 8 mL Whole blood in a 2 0 mL Vacutainer Spec Storage Transport Requirements Blue Sodium Citrate Specimen Transport Send via tube system on ice ASAP must be within 30 minutes First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Usually ordered in conjunction with von Willebrand Workup multimers are preferably performed from the same specimen as the Workup Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Test Name Walnut Food Rast Test Mnemonic RWALN Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in
39. 2 2 0 mL Blue Top Vacutainers correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System at room temperature ASAP must be within 30 minutes Testing Days Hours Sunday Saturday 7 00 a m 10 00 p m Turn Around Time Lab Section Phone Extension Special Coagulation 41313 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Testing is performed on whole blood Platelet Glycoprotein Express PGE LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Call Hematology laboratory before collecting specimen See comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department below Specimen Container Yellow Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml in vacutainer for patient specimen a control must also be collected from a non family member Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may not be collected 7 days week call lab to schedule Turn Around Time 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Call the Hematology laboratory in advance to schedule Shift 1 Monday Friday Specimens may only be collect
40. 2p Mon Fri and 8a and 12p Sat Sun Turn Around Time 24 HOURS Lab Section Phone Extension MDI 44242 Comments Inhibitor Screen INH SC LAB Coagulation Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Insulin Antibody INAB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section P
41. 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 5 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Familial Mediterranean Fever MEDITERRANFEVE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 5 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Familial Medula Thy Carcinome FMTC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Familion Cardiac Ion Channel FCIC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREPARATION LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SPECIMEN CONTAINER PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER X 2 VOLUME REQUIRED 4 0 ML X 2 2 PURPLE TOP VACUTAINERS REQUIRED SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DA
42. Acylcarnitine Panel AC LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 0 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 0 ml blood SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Clinical History Form completed by physician MUST accompany specimen SEND OUT NO TESTING DAYS M F but may collect 7days week 24hr day LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE NOTE URINE ACYLCARNITINE PROFILES ONLY DIAGNOSTIC IF PT IS ON L CARNITINE TX OR SAMPLE COL 4 8HRS AFTER CARNITINE LOAD LONG CHAIN DEFECTS NOT DETECTABLE IN URINE TURN AROUND TIME 7 14 Days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry MGL Extension 4 1311 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN REMOVE PLASMA AND FREEZE WITHIN ONE HOUR OF COLLECTION Acylcarnitine Carnitine Panel ACCP LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf PRIMARY PRESENTING SYMPTOMS ABNORMAL LAB TESTS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department SUSPECTED DIAGNOSIS INFANT FORMULA DIET Acylcarnitine Carnitine Panel ACCP LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 3 ml blood SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Clinical history form MUST accompany specimen SEND OUT NO T
43. BLOOD 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS TRANSPORT REFRIGERATED LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT ARUP 50571 TESTING DAYS MON SAT TESTING HOURS MAY BE COLLECTED ANYTIME TURN AROUND TIME 5 7 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROL 1870 Igg Subclass 3 IGG3 LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD 1 ML SERUM GOLD SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML BLOOD 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS TRANSPORT REFRIGERATED LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT ARUP 50571 TESTING DAYS MON SAT TESTING HOURS MAY BE COLLECTED ANYTIME TURN AROUND TIME 5 7 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROL 1870 Igg Subclass 4 IGG4 LAB Referred Serology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD 1 ML SERUM GOLD SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML BLOOD 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS TRANSPORT REFRIGERATED LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT ARUP 50571 TESTING DAYS MON SAT TESTING HOURS MAY BE COLLECTED ANYTIME TURN AROUND TIME 5 7 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROL 1870 II28b Polymorphism Genotype IL28 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTI
44. COLLECTION 24 HOUR COLLECTIONS MUST BE REFRIGERATED DURING COLLECTION RECORD TIME INTERVAL OF COLLECTION ON CONTAINER Specimen Container 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER OR URINE CUP Volume Required 5ML URINE 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM ONLY IF RANDOM COLLECTION DO NOT SEND 24 HOUR COLLECTION CONTAINERS THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 72 HOURS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions RECORD TOTAL VOLUME AND COLLECTION TIME INTERVAL IN SPECIMEN COMMENTS Urine Sodium UNA LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container NonSterile container Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 2 mL Urine 1 mL minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Specific Gravity USG LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310
45. CYSTATINC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Ab CNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 D Dimer Quantitative D DIMER LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Test Name Test Mnemonic Departmen
46. Extension 1630 Men Influenza B Virus Antibody MENINB LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Lcm Virus Igg Antibody MENLCMG LAB Virology OLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Lcm Virus Igm Antibody MENLCMM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Measles Igg Antibody Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department MENMEAG LAB Virology
47. F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Coenzyme Q10 Level COENZQ10 Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PROTECT FROM LIGHT Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN TUES THURS Turn Around Time 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Col5a1 Del Dup COL5A1 DELDUP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Col5a1 Seq COL5A1 SEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES
48. FECL3 LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Non sterile cup or tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc urine MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport to Lab on ice SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Started on Thursday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME Within 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Metabolic Diagnostic Lab Extension 1311 Urine Galactitol GTOL LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container Non sterile tube Volume Required 10 ml urine 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 14 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Urine Glucose UGLU LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container NonSterile container Volume Required 2 ml Urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day
49. GREEN MICROTAINER OR 1 CC IN GOLD TOP VACUTAINER MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 0 5 CC BLOOD SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT TESTING DAYS 7 DAYS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TESTING HOURS 24 HOURS ANALYTICAL TIME 1 DAY TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION 1310 Cf Fasting Glucose CFFGLU LAB Chemistry SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 FULL GOLD OR GREEN MICROTAINER OR 1 CC IN GOLD TOP VACUTAINER MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 0 5 CC BLOOD SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT TESTING DAYS 7 DAYS TESTING HOURS 24 HOURS ANALYTICAL TIME 1 DAY TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION 1310 Cf Glucose Tolerance Test CFOGTT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS 1 full green microtainer or 1 ml in gold vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 0 5 ml blood for EACH draw SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 KKK SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS eeeeeec See policy Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing for Cystic Fibrosis Patients CF OGTT at Arkansas Children s Hospital 1 Draw blood for the FBS and label as fasting with collection date time and initials 2 Deliver to Lab
50. Green or Purple SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Wednesday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME Within 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Metabolic Extension 1311 LAB PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS Spin separate freeze plasma serum ASAP Honeybee Rast RBEE LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Horse Dander Rast RHORSE LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum min
51. Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Body Fluid Bilirubin BFB LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Body Fluid Cell Count CCBF LAB Fluid Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Testing should be performed within 2 hours of collection Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer preferred will accept Red Top Vacutainer or other non anticoagulated containers Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 0 5 ml fluid Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Includes cytospin WBC Differential Specify fluid source Body Fluid Chloride BFCL LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non ste
52. LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab ASAP so that specimen may be frozen for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Anti Smith Ena Ab Each ANTISM LAB Referred Serology Container Gold top vacutainer Volume 2 ml blood Special Instructions Send out test to Mayo Anti Smooth Muscle Ab Fl Ab ANTISMM LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport ASAP so that specimen may be refrigerated for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Saturday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Anti Streptolysin O ASOT LAB Serology Container Gold top vacutainer Volume 1 ml blood peripheral or serum Special Instructions Titer performed automatically and ONLY on positive Streptozyme Screen Antibody Screen ASGEL BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP
53. LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Measles Virus Igm Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic MENMEAMCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Mumps Virus Igg MENMUMGCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Mumps Virus Igm MENMUMMCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF
54. LAW LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container 2 Blue Top Vacutainers Volume Required 1 8 ml in each of two 2 0 mL Vacutainers correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Luteinizing Hormone LH LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Microtainer or Vacutainer or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Tur
55. MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Stickler Syn Type 1 amp 2 Seq SS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Stickler Syndrome Type 1 amp 2 STICK12 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Stickler Syndrome Type 3 STICK3 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUB
56. MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Toxocara Helminth Nes TOXOC LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab promptly so that specimen may be frozen for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Tuesday and Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 5 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serologyy Extension 1870 Toxoplasma Igg Antibody TOXOIGG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Tuesdays 0800 1630 May collect 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around time 1 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Freeze at 20C Toxoplasma Igm TOXM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Recent transfusion or immune globulin administration can cause erroneous results Test Name Test Mne
57. MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Mycobacterium Tb Amplified MTB LAB Referred Serology Patient Preparation Routine lumber puncture Limitation to Procedure Bloody specimens unacceptable Specimen Container Csf tube sterile Volume Required 1 mL 0 5 mL minimum Specimen Transport Is transportable in tube system Testing Days Hours SUN FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 days from receipt by reference lab Lab Section Phone Ext Microbiology 41871 Lab Processing Instructions Send to ARUP frozen Csf Neurotransmitr Metabolites NTM Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Patient Preparation Nursing Unit will phone the lab X4 1300 to ensure collection tubes and dry ice are available Someone from the unit must go to the lab to get the collection tubes in the specimen processing refrigerator and box of dry ice Each set of tubes consists of 5 small centrifuge tubes attached to a strip of paper One set of tubes is required per patient Specimen Container Collect in special tubes at bedside see comment under Patient Preparation for location of tubes
58. OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Lactate Pyruvate CP L LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf Container Special container Obtain in lab Volume 1 cc CSF Special Instructions Fill to line on tube with CSF Shake vigorously Place on ice and transport ASAP Csf Lcm Virus Igg MENLCMGCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Lcm Virus Igm MENLCMMCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Measles Virus Igg MENMEAGCSF
59. PLASMA WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF COLLECTION Acetylcholine Rec Blocking Ab ACERBLOCK LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Acetylcholine Rec Modulating ACERMOD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Acetylcholine Receptor Binding ARA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Acid Labile Subunit ALS LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Tes
60. PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 4 WEEKS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions X Inactivation Dna Analysis XINACTDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions X Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy XLADLEUDYS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions X Linked Agammaglobinemia Seq XLINKED BTK LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM
61. Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours DAILY Turn Around Time 7 14 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN DO NOT SPIN Chromosome Analysis Rapid CARPD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours DAILY Turn Around Time 7 14 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN DO NOT SPIN Chromosome Breakage Studies CBS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department
62. REQUIRED 2ml Purple Top Vac REFLEX TESTS ASSO W THIS TEST NO MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2ml in Purple Top Vac SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday LAB PH 41300 TESTING HOURS 24 hrs TURN AROUND TIME 4 8 weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE BLOOD erereecererekckekcrerorercrekcerorek Rett Syn Dup Mecp2mlpa Neb MECP2MLPA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pt Preperation None Limitation to Procedure No Bullet Tubes can be used SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Room Temp SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2ml Purple Top Vac REFLEX TESTS ASSO W THIS TEST NO MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2ml in Purple Top Vac SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday LAB PH 41300 TESTING HOURS 24 hrs TURN AROUND TIME 4 8 weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes E L AB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE BLOOD 4 44 4 EE EKER EK EK Rett Syndrome Variant FOXG1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Rheumatoid Factor Test Mnemonic RAQ Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTION
63. SYSTEM No LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 Date Time Collection Started Date Time Collection Ended Ended by Urine Amino Acid Individual AAINDUR LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool Urine Amino Acids Profile AAQUR LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool Container Non sterile cup or tube Volume Minimum 2 cc urine Special Instructions Transport to Lab on ice Turn around time 2 weeks LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST PLACE 2ML URINE IN SCREW CAP CONTAINER AND FREEZE IMMEDIATELY IF MULTIPLE TESTS ORDERED MUST FREEZE MULTIPLE CONTAINERS Urine Amphetamine Sgl Drug CI UAMP LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 2 ml urine Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Urine Amylase UAMY LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container 24 Hr urine container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System if random urine Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemoni
64. Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Pregnenolon Serum PREGNEN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 1 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours TUES THURS SAT Turn Around Time 3 6 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE SERUM ASAP Primidone Mysoline MYS LAB Send Out Test Probrain Natriuretic Peptide BNP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Vacutainer Green Top Microtainer is acceptable Volume Required 2ml Blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day Turn Around Time 2 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Procalcitonin PROCAL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure NONE Specimen Container GOLD OR GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2 0ML 1 8ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL DEPARTMENT 4 1300 Comments NONE Lab Processing Inst
65. Send Out SPECIMEN REQUIRED 10 20 ML URINE MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML URINE Special Instructions Place on ice SEND OUT YES TESTING DAYS MONDAY FRIDAY TESTING HOURS 9 AM 5 PM TURN AROUND TIME RESULTS WITHIN 2 WEEKS Urine Sulfites USUL LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool Specimens for this test may ONLY be collected Monday thru Friday from 7 00 am thru 3 00 pm SEND SPECIMEN TO LAB IMMEDIATELY COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Place on ice and transport to lab ASAP CONTAINER Non sterile cup or tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 mL urine MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 mL urine SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday through Friday TESTING HOURS 7 00 am through 3 00 pm TURN AROUND TIME 24 hrs TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Metabolics ext 1311 COMMENTS Send to lab immediately Must be resulted within 2 3 hours Urine Tetrahydrocortisol TETHYCORTISOL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure MUST BE 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION Specimen Container 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required N A Specimen Transport COURIER DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 C
66. Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Soluble Il 2 R IL2R LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES COLLECT ONLY MON THURS BEFORE 2PM DO NOT DRAW ON FRI SUN Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3 0ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL DEPARTMENT 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Sotos Syndrome NSD1SOTOS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Soy R
67. Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Col5a2 Del Dup COL5A2 DELDUP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Col5a2 Seq COL5A2 SEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Comp Hereditary Spastic Parapl CHSP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOO
68. System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Cladosporium Rast Test Mnemonic RCLAD Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Clam Rast Test Mnemonic RCLAM Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicati
69. TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Ebv Viral Capsid Antigen Igg EBVG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL Minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Thursdays may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Place all serology specimens in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology Ebv Viral Capsid Antigen Igm EBVM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL Minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Thursdays may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Place all serology specimens in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology Eda Gene In Hypohidrotic Ed EDAGENE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Spec
70. TUES THURS Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Serotonin Igf1 SERO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Serum Pregnancy Qualitative SP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Sesame Seed Rast RSESAME LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS 5 mL gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 mL blood PER 5 allergens requested MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 6 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnem
71. Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Alt Sgpt ALT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 6 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Alternaria Rast RALT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Aluminum Serum ALM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Metal Free syringe obt
72. Top Microtainer or 1 0 mL in in Purple Top Vacutainer See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE must be within 30 minutes Testing Days Hours Monday Friday 0900 1300 MUST BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE Turn Around Time 3 week days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 4 1313 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Comments Schedule in advance with Special Coagulation ext 1313 If possible patient should be medication free for 2 weeks prior to testing If not possible a list of medications is required Platelet Count PLT LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 25 ml to bottom fill line in microtainer or 1 0 ml in vacutainer Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Platelet Function Screen PFA PFS LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Testing must be completed within 4 hours of specimen collection Specimen Container 2 Blue Top Vacutainers Volume Required 1 8 mL in each of
73. Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin Hemoglobin Electrophoresis HGB ELEC LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer or Microtainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed on Tuesdays may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin Hemophagocytic Lymphhiscyt Seq FHL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Heparain Associated Thrombocyt HIT LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure SEPARATE SPECIMENS MUST BE SUBMITTED WHEN M
74. Volume Required see above Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage First place specimen container in an empty bag to protect the label then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time 2 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41630 CHECK SYMPTOMS EXHIBITED BY THE PATIENT ___ HEADACHE PLEURISY ___ STIFF NECK ____ FEVER ____ PARALYSIS ____ RASH LESION _ COMA ____ DIARRHEA ____ UPPER RESPIRATORY _ LYMPHADENOPATHY ___ BRONCHITIS ___ PERI MYOCARDITIS ____ PNEUMONIA ___ CONJUNCTIVITIS OTHER Viral Culture Urine VUR MIC Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Sterile cup or tube Volume Required 2 3 mL urine Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage First place specimen container in an empty bag to protect the label then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department DO NOT SEND ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn aroun
75. YELLOW TOP ACD VACUTAINER Volume Required 10ML BLOOD 8ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Pcd 61 PCD61 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Pd Fluid Creatinine PDCREA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Pd Fluid Glucose PDGLU LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed
76. and requires further diagnostic work up before patient can be considered positive Hiv 1 Dna Pcr HIVDNA1 LAB Virology Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure SEND OUT TO ARUP Specimen Container PURPLE VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML WHOLE BLOOD Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours MON and THURS Turn Around Time NEAREST MON AND THURS Lab Section Phone Extension 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions REFERRAL TESTING TO ARUP WHOLE BLOOD TRANSPORT EITHER ROOM TEMP OR REFRIGERATED 72 HOURS STABILITY Hiv 1 Rna Pcr Quantitative HIVRNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Lavender Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED Lavender Top Vacutainer VOLUME REQUIRED 5 ML LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE NO BULLETS OR GREEN OR GOLD TOP TUBES SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 4 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION X41300 Hiv Genotyping HIVGENO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER WILL NEED TWO 4ML TUBES Volume Required 8ML BLOOD 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours TUES SAT Turn Around Time 5 10 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Nam
77. at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Rpr RRPR BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Referred Clost Bot Toxin RCBT MIC Referred Patient Preparation Collect stool and serum sample Limitation to Procedure Only performed by special request Specimen Container Stool can be non sterile container serum in gold or red top tube Volume Required Stool 2 ml serum 2 ml Specimen Transport Is transportable in the tue system Testing Days Hours M F anytime Turn Around Time unknown Lab Section Phone Ext Microbiology 41871 Comments Sent out to CDC labs Atlanta GA Lab Processing Instructions Must have CDC form filled out by physician and must have State Health approval Renal Function Panel RFP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Green Top Microtainer or Vacutainer or Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Renin Plasma REN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS
78. blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Meconium Amphetamine MEC AMP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparations Limitation to Procedure Stool is not acceptable specimen Specimen container NSU Place patient label on the container Write only the first collection date and time on the label Collect 2 grams meconium approximately 2 teaspoons The container should remain refrigerated in NICU until you have collected a total of 2 teaspoons of sample from your patient Once the appropriate sample quantity has been collected send to the lab Volume Required 2 grams 5 tests Specimen Transport Transport via the tube system at room temperature Testing Days Hours Send to reference lab Monday Thursday Turn Around Time 2 3 days Lab Section Phone ext Lab referred testing 4 1300 Comments Meconium collection kits can be used but are not required Meconium Cannabinoids MEC CANN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparations Limitation to Procedure Stool is not acceptable specimen Specimen container NSU Place patient label on the container Write only the first collection date and time on the label Collect 2 grams meconium approximately
79. collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Folate SFFOL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container CSF Container Volume Required 3 ml CSF 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Csf Glucose SFG LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Sterile CSF Tube Volume Required 0 5 ml csf 0 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Csf Glycine C GLY LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf Container CSF 2 Volume Minimum 0 5 ml Special Insturctions Keep on ice refrigerate or freeze Csf Hsv Igg Antibody MENHSVIGGCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department
80. collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Amino Acid Individual AAIC LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf Csf Serum Oligoclonal Banding OLIG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container CSF Tube amp Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml CSF amp 3 ml blood 0 5 ml CSF amp 2 ml blood minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Curvularia Rast RCURV Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Cyanide Test Mnemonic CYAN Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCT
81. cup or Parapak formalin vial and PVA vial If not enough stool for both PVA and formalin fill PVA Volume Required 1 gm or 1 mL minimum of fresh stool in cup send ASAP PVA and formalin vials fill to line Specimen Transport Send via Tube system assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Final 24 hours 48 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Oxcarbazepine Trileptal TRIL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Parathyroid Hormone Intact PTH LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed on Mon or Thurs may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Partial Cmt Eval Type 1 4f 4a PARCMT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container
82. days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Chlamydia Ab Panel Igg Igm Test Mnemonic CGA Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 4ml Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml Blood 1ml Serum Specimen Transport Room Temperature Testing Days Hours Monday Friday Turn Around Time 1 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension Send outs 4 1300 Test Name Chlamydia Antigen Test Mnemonic CHLAMA Department LAB Virology Container Microtrak collection kit obtain in lab Volume X Vaginal urethral or eye scraping Special Instructions Call Virology before collecting ext 1300 or 1630 Test Name Chlamydia Pcr Swab Test Mnemonic CHLAMPCR Department LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS IF THIS TEST IS BEING ORDERED ON A PRE PUBERTAL CHILD OR AN OLDER CHILD WHO IS NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE AS PART OF A SEXUAL ABUSE EVALUATIION IT SHOULD ONLY BE CONSIDERED A SCREENING TOOL IT IS NOT DIAGNOSTIC OF INFECTION WITHOUT FOLLOW UP CONFIRMATORY TESTING IN THESE GROUPS OF PATIENTS Patient Preparation Remove excess mucous from cervix using the large cleaning swab in the red black package prior to collection Discard cleaning swab Limitation to Proc
83. days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Factor 2 Assay F2 LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Factor 5 Assay F5A LAB Coagulation Factor 5 Leiden F5L LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 0 ml Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 9 days Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Departme
84. for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Miscellaneous Rast Test Test Mnemonic RASTMISC Department LAB Special Immunology Test Name Mito Dna Point Mutations Test Mnemonic DNA C Department LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Test Name Mitochondrial Depletion Delet Test Mnemonic MTDNADEPDEL Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Mitogen Transformation MIT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED Infant 3 ml blood Toddler 5 ml
85. specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Creatinine CCCR LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Dermatophyte Culture CCDTM MIC Ccc Lab Micro Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE The specimen must adhere to the SURFACE of the media only A false positive result may be obtained if the specimen is pushed below the surface of the media SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Visible skin scrapings or hair shaft inoculated onto the DTM media Dermatophyte Test Media The DTM media is obtained from the GPC lab and is inoculated by the physician The physician should obtain a skin scraping with a swab or the edge of a glass slide The physician should obtain the hair shaft with tweezers COMMENTS Ifthe specimen is obtained at a location other than the GPC Clinic a DTM tube of the same lot number which has not been inoculated must be sent with the inoculated tube to be used as atest control Gpc Electrolytes CCLYT LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Erythrocyte Sed Rate CCESR LAB Ccc Lab Hematology Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test
86. 0 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Tnfrsf13b To Correlagen Diag TNFRSF13B LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 8ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Tobramycin Level Peak PKTOBR Department LAB Chemistry Time of medication administration and time of flush MUST be written on requisition delivered to Lab with specimen Do NOT draw sample from same line or above site of administration COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Peak specimen should be collected 30 minutes after IV dose and 1 hour after IM dose Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 EZESSEHSHESSH SEHSEEHHSESEHI Document EXACT times as follows Time Medication Administered Time flush completed HHHEFHFHKAFFKFHKAAHEHEARAEEEHA Test Name Tobramycin Level Random Test Mnemonic TOBR Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUC
87. 00 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Hsv 1 Igg Antibody Titer HSV1IGG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold top vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Tuesdays 0800 1630 May collect 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around time 1 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Freeze at 20C Hsv 2 Igg Antibody Titer HSV21GG Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold top vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Tuesdays 0800 1630 May collect 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around time 1 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Freeze at 20C Hsv Antigen Type 1 HSV1 LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS HSV Direct Antigen Collection Kit Obtain from Micro Lab SPECIMEN REQUIRED Lesion Scraping MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT Refer to Collection Kit instructions LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Results dependent upon su
88. 10 Thyroglobulin Antibody THYRO LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container GOLD VACUTAINER Volume Required 3 0 mL BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours M F 0700 2300 Turn Around Time 1 3 DAY Lab Section Phone Ext 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Thyroid Antibodies ATA LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 7 ml blood minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglob TSI LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Proc
89. 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Carbohydrate Def Transferrin CDT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 4 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 10 14 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Carbon Dioxide CO2 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Carcinoembryonic Antigen Ser CEA LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Cardio Facio Cutaneous Synd CA
90. 2 teaspoons The container should remain refrigerated in NICU until you have collected a total of 2 teaspoons of sample from your patient Once the appropriate sample Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department quantity has been collected send to the lab Volume Required 2 grams 5 tests Specimen Transport Transport via the tube system at room temperature Testing Days Hours Send to reference lab Monday Thursday Turn Around Time 2 3 days Lab Section Phone ext Lab referred testing 4 1300 Comments Meconium collection kits can be used but are not required Meconium Cocaine MEC COC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparations Limitation to Procedure Stool is not acceptable specimen Specimen container NSU Place patient label on the container Write only the first collection date and time on the label Collect 2 grams meconium approximately 2 teaspoons The container should remain refrigerated in NICU until you have collected a total of 2 teaspoons of sample from your patient Once the appropriate sample quantity has been collected send to the lab Volume Required 2 grams 5 tests Specimen Transport Transport via the tube system at room temperature Testing Days Hours Send to reference lab Monday Thursday Turn Around Time 2 3 days Lab Section Phone ext Lab referred testing 4 1300 Comments Meconium coll
91. 24 hours Final 48 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbioology 41871 Surveillance Mrsa Pcr SURVMRSAPCR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure Mini tip NP swab must NOT touch skin or other contaminating surfaces SPECIMEN CONTAINER Place NP swab in original rigid sleeve amp transport to lab VOLUME REQ 1 NP swab SPECIMEN TRANSPORT Room Temp TESTING DAYS HOURS 24 7 TURN AROUND 24 HOURS Lab Section Ph MDI 44242 Lab Processing Instructions Place in Molecular Box Sweat Chloride Test SWCL Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure 0 0750 gms of sweat Specimen Container Special preweighed container obtain from lab Volume Required 0 0750 gms sweat minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Lab Testing performed Mon Fri 0700 1700 may be collected by appointment only in Pulmonary Lab Mon Fri 0800 1530 Turn Around Time 1Hr Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 T3 Percent Uptake T3UP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure NONE Specimen Container GOLD or GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3 0 ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER AT ROOM TEMP Testing Days Hours S
92. 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Pd Fluid Sodium PDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container FLUID COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volume Required 3ML PD FLUID 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours Turn Around Time Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Pd Fluid Urea PDUREA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Peanut Rast RPNT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days
93. 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Expanded Nbs Panel NBS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container NEWBORN SCREENING CARD Volume Required FILL IN CIRCLES ON CARD WITH BLOOD ALLOW TO DRY AWAY FROM DIRECT LIGHT OR HEAT Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Factor 10 Assay F10 LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phon
94. 4 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Oxalate OXA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Refrigerate specimen during collection Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 10 ml aliquot of 24 Hr urine 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do Not send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine P Hydroxyphenyl Cmp P OHPHC LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile Container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Testing performed on Thursday may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Urine Pcp Sgl Drug Class UPCP LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Te
95. 7 days week Turn Around Time Same day Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Hearing Loss Panel Tier One Test Mnemonic HLPT1 Department LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Helminthosporium Rast RHELM LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Hemagram HEM LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted
96. A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 6 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Osteocalcin Serum OST LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Osteogenesis Imperfecta OI LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Otc Mutation Anaylsis OTCMUT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER MULTIPLE TUBES NEEDED Volume Required 8ML BLOOD 6ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ova And Parasite OP MIC Parasitology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Stool clean
97. AB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Alagille Del Dup JAG1 DELDUP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Albright Hereditary Osteodys AHOSTEO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Albumin ALB LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen
98. ACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name E Chaffeensis Ab G Bact Nes Test Mnemonic ECABG Department LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab promptly so that specimen may be frozen for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 E Chaffeensis Ab M Bact Nes ECABM LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold SST SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 to 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Ebv Early Antigen EBVEA LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above
99. ACUTAINER Volume Required 1 5 mL BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours 24 7 Turn Around Time 2 HR Lab Section Phone Ext 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Cong Cnt Hypoventilation Synd HYPOVSY LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pt Preperation None Limitation to Procedure No Bullet Tubes can be used SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Room Temp SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ML PURPLE TOP VAC REFLEX TESTS ASSOCIATED W THIS TEST NO MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2ml in PULPLE Top Vac SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday LAB PH 41300 TESTING HOURS 24 hrs TURN AROUND TIME 4 8 WEEKS TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB PROCESS INST WHOLE BLOOD 4 0 ML PURPLE VAC 3ML MIN NO BULLET TUBES Congenital Cen Hypoventilation PHOX2B LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Congenital Hyperinsulinism CHIE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to
100. AEKKKE LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Do NOT spin Test Name Duck Rast Test Mnemonic RDUCK Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Dystonia Dna Test Athena Test Mnemonic DYST Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Dystrophin Gene Seq Dmd Test Mnemonic DYSTROSEQ Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP V
101. AL 4 1300 Comments SPECIMEN SHOULD BE COLLECTED 12 HR AFTER LAST DOSE Lab Processing Instructions Desipramine DES LAB Send Out Test Diazepam amp Nordiazepam VAL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Dibucaine Number DIB LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer microtainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 day TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1630 Digoxin Level DIG LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Vacutainer or Green Top Microtainer Volume Required 1 5 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days
102. AL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Fta Abs FTA LAB Referred Serology Fumarylacetoacetate Hydrolase FAH LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Fungus Culture Wet Prep Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department FCG MIC Mycology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Tissue sterile cup Fluid sterile cup tube or capped syringe If the above can not be obtained a well inoculated swab culturette BLUE is acceptable Volume Required 1 10 mL of fluid tissue as available culturette Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Wet prep 24 hours Culture Prelim 48 hours Final 4 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Gabapentin Neurotin GABA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Gal 1 Phos Uridyl Transf
103. ALPRO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container STERILE CUP 20 GRAMS OF STOOL Specimen Transport Room Temperature Testing Days Hours DAILY Volume Required Turn Around Time 2 6 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 4 1300 Stool Carbohydrate FC LAB Gastroenterology Lab Stool Chloride STLCL LAB Chemistry Stools COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Stool must be in liquid form Specimen Container Non sterile cup Volume Required 1 gm stool Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Stool Clostridium Diff Toxin CDIFF LAB Virology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER Sterile cup SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc liquid soft or 5 mm sample formed stool MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Send to lab ASAP SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Performed ONLY on Monday Wednesday and Friday TURN AROUND TIME 48 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Stool Culture Routine SCG MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for prop
104. ANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension Hepatitis B Total Core Antib Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department HEPBTC LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Tuesday and Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m 3p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 24 48 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension 1314 Hepatitis B Virus Genotype HBVGEN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24HOURS DAY Turn Around Time WITHIN 10 DAYS OF COLLECTION Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Hepatitis Be Virus Antibody HEPBEAB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above Lab section phone extension Send outs 4 1300 SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days we
105. AW BLOOD AFTER 12 14 HOUR FAST Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department NO VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT OR ALCOHOL FOR PREVIOUS 24 HOURS Limitation to Procedure PROTECT FROM LIGHT DURING COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours TUES FRI Turn Around Time 1 6 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SEPARATE CELLS FROM PLASMA AND FREEZE ASAP Vitamin B6 Level Pyridoxine VITB6 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER PROTECT FROM LIGHT Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Vitamin C Level VITC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation FASTING PREFERRED Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN OR PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN TUES THURS Turn Around Time 1 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments
106. Arkansas Children s Hospital 1 Children s Way Little Rock AR 72202 Clinical Laboratory Service Manual Version 1 0 6 27 11 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 17 Hydroxypregnenolone Serum 17PREG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 17 Hydroxyprogesterone Serum 170H LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure X Transport to Lab ASAP as specimen must be spun and frozen within one hour of collection Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send out via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Must separate and freeze within 1 hour of collection 18 Oh Corticosterone 18 OH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must be spun down within 1 hour of collection send to Lab ASAP Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Req
107. BE APTIMA TRANSPORT TUBE ONLY request tube from LAB IF THIS TEST IS BEING ORDERED ON A PRE PUBERTAL CHILD OR AN OLDER CHILD WHO IS NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE AS PART OF A SEXUAL ABUSE EVALUATIION IT SHOULD ONLY BE CONSIDERED A SCREENING TOOL IT IS NOT DIAGNOSTIC OF INFECTION WITHOUT FOLLOW UP CONFIRMATORY TESTING IN THESE GROUPS OF PATIENTS Patient Preparation Patient should not have urinated within 1 hour for use with Aptima Urine collection kit Specimen should be 2ml first catch dirty urine in Aptima urine tube or 1 endocervical urethral swab in Aptima swab tube Limitation to Procedure Aptima transport tube Specimen Container Gen Probe APTIMA urine specimen transport tube ONLY Volume Required Place 2ml of urine collected into APTIMA tube using supplied pipette to bring liquid level to between bold black lines on transport tube Specimen Transport RT Days Hours MWF 8 00 am Turn Around Time 48 Hours Lab Section Phone Extension MDI ext 44242 An on line course for using the Aptima collection system is available on the ACH training site under Lab General Course number 3407 Class Aptima Unisex Swab and Urine Collection for Chlamydia Gonorrhoea and Trichomonas PCR Urine Chloride UCL Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container NonSterile con
108. BE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Gpc Alt Sgpt CCALT LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Ast Sgot CCAST LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Basic Metabolic Profile CCBMP LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 2 green top microtainers filled to top line 600 uL or 2 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Blood Urea Nitrogen CCBUN LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Calcium CCCA LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Carbon Dioxide CCCO2 LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacu
109. BIA TESTING DAYS MON SAT TESTING HOURS 24 HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 3 5 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROLOGY 1870 Ss B La Igg Antibody SSB LAB Referred Serology SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD 1 ML SERUM GOLD SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML BLOOD 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS LAB WILL REFRIGERATE Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT ANA LAB UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA TESTING DAYS MON SAT TESTING HOURS 24 HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 3 5 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROLOGY 1870 Stickler Syn Type 1 Del Dup SS TYPE1 DELDUP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Stickler Syn Type 1 Seq SS TYPE 1 SEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML
110. C OF INFECTION WITHOUT FOLLOW UP CONFIRMATORY TESTING IN THESE GROUPS OF PATIENTS Patient Preparation Patient should not have urinated within 1 hour for use with Aptima Urine collection kit Specimen should be 2ml first catch dirty urine in Aptima urine tube or 1 endocervical urethral swab in Aptima swab tube Limitation to Procedure Aptima transport tube Specimen Container Aptima transport tube Volume Required 1 Aptima mini swab endocerival urethral or 2ml first catch dirty urine Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours mON WED FRI Turn Around Time 48 Lab Section Phone Extension MDI ext 44242 An on line course for using the Aptima collection system is available on the ACH training site under Lab General Course number 3407 Class Aptima Unisex Swab and Urine Collection for Chlamydia Gonorrhoea and Trichomonas PCR Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Urine Nicotine amp Metabolites NICUR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volume Required 3ML URINE 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Urine Opiates Sgl Drug Class UO
111. COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volume Required 10ML URINE 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Compound S 11 Deoxycortisol CMPS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure DO NOT USE FOR METYRAPONE TEST Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON WED FRI Turn Around Time 2 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS AND FREEZE ASAP Comprehensive Colaris Ap FAP LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CMP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container GREEN OR GOLD MICROTAINER V
112. CUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Test Name Brucella Antibody Screen Test Mnemonic BRUCS Department LAB Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1630 ASSOCIATED REFLEX TESTS Titer performed automatically if positive Test Name Brugada Syndrome Test Mnemonic BRS Department LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Btk At Correlagen BTK LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Conta
113. Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Protein C Antigen PRCAP LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Protein C Functional PRCP LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from hepar
114. Container Green or Gold Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 6 ML BLOOD See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing done 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Albumin Globulin Ratio A G LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container GREEN OR GOLD MICROTAINER VACUTAINER Volume Required 0 5 mL BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours 24 7 Turn Around Time 2 HR Lab Section Phone Ext 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Alcohol Chromatography Volat Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department ALCQ LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Do NOT Prep arm with alcohol for collection Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 5 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 0700 1700 Mon Fri Preferred collection 0700 1700 Mon Fri Off Shift testing requires path consult and call back Turn Around Time 6 8 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry Metabolics 1310 La
115. D 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Comp Spincerebella Ataxia Eval CSPINOATAX LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Comments Lab Processing Instructions Complement 3 Nephritic Factor C3NF LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON SAT Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Complete Hnpp Evaluation HNPP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transpor
116. DAYS Monday and Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 0700 1500 but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 24 72 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension 1314 COMMENTS Panel includes Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Hepatitis B Core IGM Antibody Hepatitis A IGM Antibody and Hepatitis C Antibody Hepatitis Auto Immune Panel HEPAUTOIMMUNE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure CANNOT SHARE SPECIMENS BETWEEN OTHER TESTS Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACTAINER AND GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4 0ML IN PURPLE TOP AND 4 0ML IN GOLD TOP Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments DO NOT SHARE SPECIMENS WITH OTHER TESTS Hepatitis B Core Igm Antibody HBCM LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Tuesday and Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m 3 m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 24 48 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension 1314 Hepatitis B Dna Quant Pcr Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic De
117. E SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Stool Alpha 1 Antitrypsin FA1A LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure If clearance is ordered order CA1A instead Specimen Container Sterile cup Volume Required 5 10 grams stool Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 1871 Stool Blood SBLD LAB Fecal Analysis Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Occult Blood Card Non sterile urine container Volume Required Occult Blood Card 0 5 gm stool Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Stool Blood Multiple Tests SBLDMUL LAB Fecal Analysis Stool Calprotectin C
118. EB VACYTAUBER Volume Required 2ML Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours TUES FRI Turn Around Time 24h Lab Section Phone Ext SPIMM 41804 Comments Contact Immunology 4180 with any questions regarding this assay Lab Processing Instructions Newborn Screen PKUP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Do NOT touch area within circle before or after blood collection Limitation to Procedure If circle does not fill completely do NOT try to apply a second drop to same circle Start over with a 2nd larger drop in a NEW circle Apply to only one side of the paper Allow to dry away from direct light or heat Specimen Container PKU Card Volume Required Enough blood to completely fill each circle See directions above Do not reapply a second drop to any circle Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 3 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Ng Gc Pcr NGPCR LAB Molecular Biology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS IF THIS TEST IS BEING ORDERED ON A PRE PUBERTAL CHILD OR AN OLDER CHILD WHO IS NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE AS PART OF A SEXUAL ABUSE EVALUATIION IT SHOULD ONLY BE CONSIDERED A SCREENING TOOL IT IS NOT DIAGNOSTIC OF INFECTION WITHOUT FOLLOW UP CONFIRMATORY TESTING IN THESE GROUPS OF PATIENTS Pati
119. ECIMEN CONTAINER STERILE CUP SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1GM of stool Minimum Required 1GM of stool SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS ROOM TEMP SEND OUT YES TESTING DAYS MON FRI TESTING HOURS 24 TURN AROUND 3 5 DAYS TRANSPORT VIA TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PH 41300 REFLEX TESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TEST NO Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Stool Osmolality SOSM LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure X Stool must be liquid Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 1 ml stool 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Stool Ph Body Fluid SPH LAB Fecal Analysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 0 5 gm stool 0 2 gm minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Stool Potassium SK LAB Chemistry Stools Container Non sterile cup Volume 1 gm stool Special Instructions Stool Reducin
120. EN COMMENT AND ON THE ALIQUOT LABEL Urine Vma Hva Random VMAHVA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE ABSTAIN FROM MEDICATIONS 72 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION SEND ON ICE Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 4ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Urine Zinc ZINCU LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation 24 Hr urine refrigerated Specimen Container 24 Hr urine container Volume Required 15 ml urine 10 ml minimum from a 24 hour urine collection Specimen Transport Do Not Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Date Time Collection Started Date Time Collection Ended Ended By Valproic Acid VALP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 7 ml blood minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 day
121. ESTING DAYS Monday amp Wednesday TESTING HOURS 0600 1430 TURN AROUND TIME 30 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry MGL Extension 4 1311 LAB PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS Spin separate freeze plasma ASAP Adamts13 Activity ADAMTS13 LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Adamts13 Inhibitor ADAMTS13 INH LAB Coagulation Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Adenosine Deaminase Rbc ADRBC LAB Send Out Test CO
122. EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 H6igm H6IGM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab as soon as possible so that specimen may be prepared for send out SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 3 to 5 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Hallervorden Spatz Syndrome PKAN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container YELLOW TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Haptoglobin HAPT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Hazelnut Rast Test Mnemonic RHZL Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limit
123. G Department LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Test Name Chagas Dis Ab M Protoz Nes In Test Mnemonic CDABM Department LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold SST SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 to 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Test Name Charge Syndrome Test Mnemonic CHD7 Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Charge Syndrome Dna Analysis CHGSYN LAB Send Out Test COLLEC
124. Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Pecan Rast RPCN LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Pendrin Syndrome PENDRINSYN Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRA
125. I Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Hemochromatosis HEMODNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Hemoglobin HGB LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 25 ml to bottom fill line in microtainer or 1 0 ml in vacutainer See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Hemoglobin Elect Hypertrans HGBEH LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer or Microtainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per
126. INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 6 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Anaerobe Culture AC MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Tissue sterile cup Fluid sterile cup tube or capped syringe If the above can t be obtained a well inoc ulated swab culturette BLUE is acceptable Volume Required 1 10 ml of fluid tissue as available culturette Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed w no external contamination Testing days hrs Testing performed 7days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hr day Turn around time Prelim 48 hrs Final 4 5 days Lab Section phone ext Microbiology 41871 Androgen Insensitivity ANDROGENINSENS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure COLLECT MONDAY THURSDAY ONLY Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 8 WEE
127. INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Label MUST include patient name medical record number account number or emergency number date and time of collection and the computer user mnemonic of the person collecting the specimen Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 FOR BLOOD BANK USE ONLY HISTORY CHECK Collected by Date Time ABO amp Rh Marker s Ab ID Auto Directed Available Yes No Comment s Tech Type amp Screen gt 4 Months Old TS NN BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Label MUST include patient name medical record number account number or emergency number date and time of collection and the computer user mnemonic of the person collecting the specimen Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 FOR BLOOD BANK USE ONLY HISTORY CHECK Collected by Date Time Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department ABO amp Rh Marker s Ab ID Auto Directed Available Yes No Comment s Tech U
128. INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Patient should not have been transfused within the previous 90 120 days Specimen Container Green Top Vacutainer on ice MIX SPECIMEN WELL TO AVOID CLOTTING Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours May collect Mon Fri 1000 1700 RBC s must be prepared by lab within 30 mins of collection Turn Around Time Sent to Los Angeles CA Children s Hosp Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry Metabolics 41311 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Galactosemia Galt Gene Mutatio GALDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Gars Cmt2d Dna Sequencing GARS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A
129. INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Dacron or rayon swab in viral transport media Volume Required One swab Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage First place specimen container in an empty bag to protect the label then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 48 hours Final 96 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41630 CHECK SYMPTOMS EXHIBITED BY THE PATIENT ___ HEADACHE PLEURISY ___ STIFF NECK ____ FEVER ___ PARALYSIS ___ RASH LESION ____ COMA ____ DIARRHEA ____ UPPER RESPIRATORY _ LYMPHADENOPATHY ___ BRONCHITIS ___ PERI MYOCARDITIS ____ PNEUMONIA ___ CONJUNCTIVITIS OTHER Viral Culture Csf VCSF MIC Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Sterile tube Volume Required 1 mL Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage First place specimen container in an empty bag to protect the label then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 d
130. IONS PATIENT PREPARATION LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SPECIMEN CONTAINER LAVENDER PURPLE 4 0ML BLOOD VOLUME REQUIRED 2 0ML BLOOD SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT TO VIRACOR LABS M F TURN AROUND TIME 3 5 DAYS DEPENDING ON DAY OF COLLECTION LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SEND OUT 4 1300 COMMENTS SEPERATE ORDERS ARE REQUIRED IF BOTH BLOOD AND URINE ARE TO BE TESTED LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Viral Culture Blood Bone Marr VBLBM MIC Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Green or purple top vacutainer Volume Required 2 5 mL of whole blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Fri 0700 1500 do not collect on Saturday Turn around Time Prelim 72 hours Final 3 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41630 Lab Processing Instructions Do not spin or refrigerate CHECK SYMPTOMS EXHIBITED BY THE PATIENT ____ Headache _ Pleurisy ____ Stiff Neck Fever ____ Paralysis ____ Rash Lesion ____ Coma Diarrhea Upper Respiratory ____ Lymphadenopathy ___ Bronchitis ____ Peri Myocarditis ____ Pneumonia ____ Conjunctivitis Other Viral Culture Chlamydia VCCH MIC Virology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION
131. IONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE Test Name Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Test Mnemonic CCP Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3 0ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Cyclosporin A Whole Blood Test Mnemonic CYC A WB Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer or Purple Top Microtainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 0700 2200 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 8 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Cystatin C
132. ITH PROCEDURE DISCONTINUE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE COLLECTION Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP Volume Required 4ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Urine Inborn Error Screen Qt IESQ LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool Container Non sterile cup or tube Volume Minimum 5 cc urine Special Instructions Place on ice transport to lab immediately LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST Place urine in TWO separate screw cap containers and freeze immediately Urine Keto Acid Screen KETOACSC LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool Container Non sterile cup or tube Volume Minimum 3 cc urine Special Instructions Place on ice Requires three days to result Urine Ketones UKET LAB Urinalysis Container Non sterile cup or tube Volume 1 cc urine Special Instructions Urine Legionella Pneumo Agn LEGAGUR LAB Referred Serology Patient Preparation Routine random urine sample Limitation to Procedure Specimens in preservatives unacceptable Specimen Container Sterile container Volume Required 5 mL 1 mL minimum Specimen Transport Is transportable in tube system Refrigerate Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Na
133. Includes INR PT PTT Fibrinogen and D Dimer may all be performed from the same specimen Pseudocholinesterase PCHE LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Pten Sequencing Assay At Neb PTEN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Ptpni1 Seq Complete PTPN11COMP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pt Preperation None Limitation to Procedure No Bullet Tubes can be used SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Room Temp SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2ml Purple Top Vac MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2ml in Purple Top Vac SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday LAB
134. Instructions DO NOT SPIN Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Nkh Comprehensive NKH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Noonan Syn Comp Reseq Array NSCRA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Noonan Syndrome Ptpn11 PTPN11 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure DRAW SPECIMENS ONLY MON THURS Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 7 10 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions
135. KS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Section Phone Ext Comments Lab Processing Instructions Androgen Syndrome ANDSYN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Androstenedione AND LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Angelman Syndrome Sequencing ANSYNSEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processi
136. L 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Penicillium Rast RPEN LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Penicilloyl G Rast RPENG LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Penicilloyl V Rast RPENV LAB Sp
137. L MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome Dna WASDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN CONTAINERS PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER VOLUME REQUIRED 4 0ML SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY COLLECT 7DAYS WK 24 HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 4 6 WEEKS LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SEND OUTS 4 1300 Wound Culture WCR MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Tissue sterile cup Fluid sterile cup tube or capped syringe If the above cannot be obtained a well inoculated swab culturette BLUE is acceptable Volume Required 1 10 mL of fluid tissue as available culturette Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed w no external contamination Testing days hrs Testing performed 7days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hr day Turn around time Sterile sites Prelim 24 hrs Final 5 days Non sterile sites Prelim 24 hrs Final 48 72 hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 X Inactivation Analysis XINACT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container
138. LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container Special container on ice obtain from Lab Volume Required 1 ml CSF 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours 0700 1700 Monday Friday may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Metabolics 1311 Csf St Louis Encephalitis Igg MENSLGCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf St Louis Encephalitis Igm MENSLMCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANS
139. LLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN DO NOT FREEZE Adenovirus 40 41 Antigen ADENO LAB Virology Container White swab Volume Stool must be visible on swab Special Instructions Resulted on Mon Wed and Fri only Adenovirus Antigen By Ifa ADENOAG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Nasal wash or sputum OR nasal aspirate OR sputum MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m 5p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Adenovirus Eia ADENOEIA LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Nasal wash or sputum OR nasal aspirate OR sputum MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m 5p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Adrenal 21 Hyd
140. LLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 5 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Csf Adenovirus Antibodies MENADCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Amino Acids Profile AAQC LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf Container CSF 2 Volume Minimum 0 5 ml Special Instructions Keep on ice refrigerate or freeze Tubed specimens requiring ice should first be placed in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s the bagged specimen is then placed in a second plastic bag which contains ice LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN Separate and freeze 0 5 mL of CSF Csf Bacterial Antigen BACAGC LAB Serology Csf California Encep Igm MENCALMCSF Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECI
141. Lab Processing Instructions Place all serology specimens in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology Rsv Culture RSVC LAB Virology nasopharyngeal washing is the preferred specimen Results will be reported as or for RSV infection Upon special requests the test may be performed on Tracheal Aspirate or Bal samples A Negative Result does not rule out the presence of RSV COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Clip the needle from a butterfly infusion set leaving the tubing attached to a luer syringe filled with 2 3 mL of normal sterile saline 2 Swab the nasopharynx with a dacron swab to loosen the epithelial cells 3 Insert tubing into the nasopharynx and flush the saline into the NP area Quickly draw back the saline and any congestive material into the syringe THE WASHING SHOULD CONTAIN CONGESTIVE MATERIAL 4 Expel all of the wash into the sterile screw top tube MAKE SURE LID IS ON TIGHT WITH NO EXTERNAL SPILLAGE 5 Label the specimen properly place sample in bag and seal 6 Immediately send the sample to the laboratory via the tube system Specimen Container Sterile Screw top tube Obtain from lab Volume Required 0 5 mL of washing expelled directly into the sterile tube Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Transport Via Tube System Testing Days Hours 24 hrs day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around Time 1 14 d
142. M COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Molybdenum MOLYB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container ROYAL BLUE VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments ROYAL BLUE VACUTAINER CAN BE OBTAINED FROM LAB Lab Processing Instructions Monotest MONO LAB Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL Minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Wed Fri 0800 1630 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Place all serology specimens in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology Mrx Panel MRX LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3 0 ML Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic De
143. MEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf California Encephalitis MENCALGCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Cell Count CCCSF LAB Fluid Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Testing should be performed within 2 hours of collection Specimen Container CSF 3 or sterile container for shunt specimens Volume Required 0 5 ml CSF Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Includes cytospin WBC Differential Specify if from shunt collection Lab Processing Instructions Use tube 3 if three tubes are available or tube 1 if only two tubes are available If the specimen is bloody the least bloody tube without visible clots should be used regardles
144. ML Minimum Volume 5 0 ML multiple 2 or 4 mL tubes may be collected in order to attain required volume Specimen Transport Tube Station to the Lab Testing Days Hours Send out to ARUP Sun thru Thursday Has to be at ARUP in 48 hrs No Shipping on weekends Turn Around Time 3 to 5 days Lab Extension 4 1300 Lab Processing Instructions Do not spin or separate Store at room temperature Anti Platelet Ab Indirect ANPLTI LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS KKK KK K K K K 2K OK K K K OK K CK 2K K 2K K K K K K 2K K 2K K K K K K 2K OK 2K K K K K 2K OK 2K K K K K K OK K K K K K For newborns less than 30 days old collect specimen from mother label specimen using patient s label and mark as Mom s Blood on label 2K 2K 2K KK K K 2K K K K 2K K K K K 2K 2K K 2K K K K K 2K 2K K K K K K K K 2K K 2K K K K K 2K 2K OK 2K K K 2K K K K K 2K K K K K Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 0 ML multiple 2 mL tubes may be collected in order to attain required volume Specimen Transport Tube Station to the Lab Testing Days Hours Send out to ARUP Sun thru Thursday Must arrive at ARUP within 48 hrs No Shipping on weekends Turn Around Time 3 to 5 days Lab Extension 4 1300 Anti Single Stranded Dna ASSD Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department
145. MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Dmd Stepwise Dystophin 1 Test Mnemonic DMDSTEP1 Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Dog Dander Rast Test Mnemonic RDOG Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Dominant Cmt Evaluation Test Mnemonic DOMCMT Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A
146. MUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2ml Minimum LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE No Bullet Tubes Spec Storage Transport Requirement Room Temp Send out YES Patient Prep None TESTING DAYS Mon thru Fri TESTING HOURS 24hrs TURN AROUND TIME 1 3 Weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION 41300 Lab Processing Instructions Whole blood Specimen kk Kk kk FFX Test Name Shrimp Rast Test Mnemonic RSHR Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Test Mnemonic SDSYN Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 12 WEEKS
147. Mnemonic Department Pyruvate Kinase PK LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN TRANSFUSED WITHIN 90 120 DAYS OF DRAWING SPECIMEN Specimen Container GREEN OR PURPLE VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Q Fever Igg Phase I amp Ii QFEV LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday and Thursday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Quantitative Ketones KETQ LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Must be spun and separated within 30 minutes of collection send to Lab ASAP Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Testing perf
148. Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Potassium K LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Potato Rast RPOTA LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in pa
149. N LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 6ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Tularemia Screen TULS LAB Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 mL Whole blood 1 0 mL minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Wed Fri may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around time 24 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Comments Titer automatically ordered with positive result Tumor Fish TMFISH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container SPECIAL TISSUE MEDIA OBTAIN FROM LAB Volume Required N A Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Turkey Meat Rast RTURKEY LAB Special Immunology Type amp Screen 4 Months Old TS N BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION
150. N FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Family Member Cardiac Ion Test FMFCIC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREPARATION LIMIATION TO PROCEDURE SPECIMEN CONTAINER PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER VOLUME REQUIRED 4 0ML SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY COLLECT 24 HRS DAY 7DAYS WEEK TURN AROUND TIME 3 4 WEEKS LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SEND OUTS 4 1300 COMMENTS MUST COME THROUGH CARDIOLOGY DEPT LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Family Member Cpvt FMCPVT LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Fatty Acid Free Nonesterified FFA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation OVERNIGHT FASTING IS PREFERRED Limitation to Procedure CRITICAL FROZEN SEND TO LAB ON ICE Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE T
151. N INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation PATIENT SHOULD BE FASTING Limitation to Procedure COLLECT IN PRE CHILLED TUBE PUT ON ICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER COLLECTION Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE PLASMA ASAP Velocardiofacial Syndrome VCFSYN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS GREEN TOP vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 ML blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING HOURS 24 hours day 7 DAYS A WEEK TURN AROUND TIME 4 6 WEEKS TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEND OUT 4 1300 Very Long Chain Fatty Acids ALD VLCFA LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation 12 14 hour fast overnight prior to collection is advised Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 4 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry Metabolics 1311 Viracor Bkv Dna VBKV LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCT
152. NIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 cc blood SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday and Thursday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 11a m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry 41310 Immunoglobulin D IGD LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serologyy Extension 1870 Immunoglobulin E IGE LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer or microtainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Varied 2 3x per week TESTING HOURS 7a m 3p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 day TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 Immunoglobulin G IGG LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 5 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday and Thursday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 11a m but may be collected 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic
153. NS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Glycogen Storage Disease 1b GSD1B LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Glycogen Storage Disease 3b GSD3B LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Glycolate And Glycerate Test Mnemonic GLYCOGLYC Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volume Required 3ML URINE 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Test
154. NS IN TEST DICTIONARY MUST BE PROCESED CAREFULLY GIVE TO SUPERVISOR IF QUESTIONS ARISE Tegretol Carbamazepine TEG LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Testicular Function Group TFG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 6ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON SAT Turn Around Time 2 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Testosterone Free Serum FTST LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER MULTIPLE TUBES NEEDED Volume Required 6ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instruction
155. NSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab promptly so that specimen may be refrigerated for transport SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 187 Anti Dnase B ANDNB LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 1871 Anti Enterocyte ANTENT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Anti Fcer1 Antibody ANTIFCER1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Trans
156. NSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 ML blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING HOURS 24 hours day 7 DAYS A WEEK TURN AROUND TIME 2 4 WEEKS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEND OUTS 4 1300 Lidocaine Level LID LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Microtainer or Vacutainer or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy LGMD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 6 ML blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING HOURS 24 hours day 7 DAYS A WEEK TURN AROUND TIME 4 6 WEEKS TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEND OUTS 4 1300 Lipase LIP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Microtainer or Vacutainer or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below
157. NTAINER 1 0 gram walnut size stool in urine cup COMMENTS Keep stool specimen refrigerated if not sent to lab immediately after collection Bring to lab within 24 hours of collection Gpc Stool Reducing Substance CCSRS LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 0 gram walnut size stool in urine cup COMMENTS Keep stool specimen refrigerated if not sent to lab immediately after collection Bring to lab within 24 hours of collection Gpc Stool Wbc CCSWBC Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 0 gram walnut size stool in urine cup COMMENTS Keep stool specimen refrigerated if not sent to lab immediately after collection Bring to lab within 24 hours of collection Gpc Streptozyme CCSTREP LAB Ccc Lab Serology Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 2 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Gpc Total Bilirubin CCTBIL LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Triglyceride CCTRIG LAB C
158. Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Specimen will be rejected if clotted or is less than the required amount SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Whole blood is required Collect at least 250 uL but not more than 500 uL blood in purple top EDTA microtainer or collect 2 0 mL blood in purple top EDTA vacutainer Mix gently COMMENTS The test must be run within 2 hours after collection of the specimen Because this is an automated test and temperature dependent the room temperature where the instrument is located must be within 20 24 degrees Centigrade Gpc Glucose CCGLUC LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Group A Strep Culture CCSS MIC Ccc Lab Micro Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Throat swab collected in blue cap culturette containing gel The swab is returned to the culturette after collection The swab should be refrigerated if not returned to the lab immediately COMMENTS All specimens for culture are sent to Microbiology in the main Clinical Laboratory for processing Gpc Group A Strep Screen Rflx CCSTLA MIC Ccc Lab Micro Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Gel swab must NOT be used for strep antigen collection SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Thro
159. Name Test Mnemonic Department CQB LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab promptly so that specimen may be frozen for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 C3 Complement C3 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 5 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Mondays and Thursdays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 11a m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Special Immunology Extension 1804 C4 Complement C4 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 5 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Mondays and Thursdays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 11a m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Special Immunology Extension 1804 Ca 125 Im Asy Tumor Ag CA125 LAB Referred Ser
160. Noonan Syndrome Tier 1 NOONAN1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 3 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Norrie Disease Seq Female NDP SEQ FEMALE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Norrie Disease Seq Male NDP SEQ MALE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Nortriptyline NOR LAB Send Out Test C
161. OLLECT IN REGULAR URINE SPECIMEN CONTAINER AND SEND TO LAB VIA TUBE SYSTEM 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION OBTAIN 24 HOUR COLLECTION CONTAINER FROM LAB COLLECT URINE FOR 24 HOURS TRANSPORT TO LAB CANNOT BE SENT VIA TUBE SYSTEM Volume Required 5 0 ml min for random Specimen Transport Refrigerated Testing Days Hours Sun Sat Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 4 1300 Urine Acylglycine Panel AG LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER Non sterile cup or tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 5 cc urine MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7 am 5 pm but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 3 weeks TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM No LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Metabolic Diagnostic Extension 1311 Urine Aldosterone ALDU LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS 24 hour urine collection container with preservative to be obtained in Lab SPECIMEN REQUIRED All urine collected during 24 hour period SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME Within 5 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE
162. OLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN OR RED VACUTAINER Volume Required 6ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Oak Rast ROAK LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Oat Rast ROAT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for ea
163. OLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Sirolimus Rapamycin SIRO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml Whole Blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions WHOLE BLOOD DO NOT SPIN Sma Eval Complete Reflexive SMA RELEX LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Smear Review SMREV LAB H
164. ON INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Cmv Antibody Igm CMVIGM LAB Virology Cmv Antigen Stain CMVANTIGEN LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple top vacutainer Volume Required 2 0 mL Whole blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Fri Specimen expires after 24 hours May collect Mon Thurs only Turn around time 1 day Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Must be delivered to Virology immediately Cmv Igg Antibody CMVIGG LAB Virology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Acute amp conva lescent levels required for diagnostic purposes Recent transfusion or immune globulin administration can cause erroneous results Test results from neonates should be interpreted with caution Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen T
165. ON INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Cryptococcus Antigen CRYPC LAB Referred Serology Patient Preparation CSF acquired by routine lumbar puncture Specimen Container Sterile CSF tube Volume Required 1 mL 0 25 mL minimum Specimen Transport Is transportable in tube system Testing Days Hours SUN SAT anytime Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Microbiology 41871 Comments Note CSF on form and label Lab Processing Instructions Send out to ARUP Refrigerated good for 3 days frozen indefinitely Csf Culture Gram Stain CCG MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Gram stain is included in order Specimen Container Sterile cup tube 2 or capped syringe Volume Required 1 10 mL of fluid as available Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage Testing Days Hours
166. ONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure COLLECTION MONDAY THURSDAY ONLY Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4 0ML MINIMUM 3 0ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 3 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL DEPT 4 1300 Comments Imipramine amp Desipramine IMIPDESIP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Immunofix Electrophoresis Sr IEL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Immunoglobulin A IGA LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 5 cc blood MI
167. OOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours 24 7 Turn Around Time 2 HR Lab Section Phone Ext 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Iron Binding Capacity TIBC LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Isohemagglutinin Titer ISO BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container Lavender Volume Required 2 4 mL Specimen Transport Tube system Testing Days Hours 7 days week 24 hrs day for patients who are being considered for ABO incompatible heart transplants or who are in heart transplant surgery 0630 1500 for routines TURN AROUND TIME 15 minutes for STATs when STAT spin is performed 1 5 2 hours for routines LAB SECTION PH EXT 4 1314 COMMENTS Began testing in house in 2006 This test will provide Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department indications for criteria for placing infants on ABO incompatible heart transplantation protocol LAB Perform test STAT for patients considered for ABO incompat
168. OUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Hsv Igg Antibody MENHSVG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Hsv Igm Antibody MENHSVM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Influenza A Virus Antibody MENINA LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology
169. OUT Yes Testing Days Hours MON thru FRI Turn Around Time 4 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions FREEZE P NaHEP OR SERUM ASAP Nemaline Myopathy Acta1 ACTA1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Nemaline Myopathy Auto Rec DELACTA1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Neonatal Diabetesmellitus Eval NDME LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ex
170. P LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Organic Acids OAC LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 20 ml urine 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Performed in House Turn Around Time 30 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL Extension 4 1311 LAB PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST Place urine in TWO separate screw cap containers and freeze immediately Urine Osmolality UOSM LAB Chemistry Urines Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 1 ml urine 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 2
171. PH 41300 TESTING HOURS 24 hrs TURN AROUND TIME 4 8 weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes K AB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE BLOOD gt gt k 3k gt k kk kK Kk KK KK KK KK KK Purines And Pyrimidines PUR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure MUST BE SENT TO LAB ON ICE Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volume Required 5ML URINE 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Pyruvate PYR LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NPO 4 Hrs prior to drawing blood Limitation to Procedure Fill blood to line on tube Shake vigorously and place on ice immediately Specimen Container Special Tube obtain from Lab Volume Required 1 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Fri 0800 1700 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 72 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test
172. PL LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN REQUIRED CSF Urethral Cervical Swab Urine Biopsy Tissue or Body Fluids aspirates and tracheas LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Cannot be performed on blood specimens SEND OUT YES TESTING DAYS Monday through Saturday TESTING HOURS 24 hrs Day TURN AROUND TIME 5 7 days TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXT 4 1870 Uric Acid URIC LAB Chemistry Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 7 ml blood minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urinalysis Ua UA LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Please refrigerate urine specimen if not sent within 15 minutes Transport to lab within 1 hour of collection Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 10 ml urine 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem
173. PORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Varicella Antibodies MENVZVCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Vdrl Group VDRLC LAB Referred Serology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Container Sterile tube Volume 1 cc CSF Special Instructions Send out test to Mayo Requires 2 weeks to result Csf West Equine Enceph Igg MENWEEGCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf West Equine Enceph Igm MENWEEMCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be
174. Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure SEND TO LAB ON ICE DO NOT SHARE SPECIMEN WITH OTHER TESTS Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE amp FREEZE PLASMA ASAP Resp Culture Non Trach RCR MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures N P and throat cultures should have specific organisms for identification Look for MRSA Please list If MRSA surveillance please collect from the anterior nares Specimen Container Fluid sterile cup or tube if this cannot be obtained a well inoculated swab culturette BLUE is acceptable Volume Required see above Specimen Transport Send via Tube system assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 24 hours Final 48 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Resp Culture Trach RCG MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection pro
175. Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Congenital Myasthenic Musk Seq MUSKSEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Connexin 26 CX26 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Comments Lab Processing Instructions Connexin 26 Dna CONX26 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volu
176. Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Clearance Test Mnemonic CA1A Department LAB Referred Serology Test Name Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Dna Test Test Mnemonic A1ANTDNA Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments SEND OUT TO AMBRY GENETICS Lab Processing Instructions WHOLE BLOOD DO NOT SPIN Test Name Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Phenotype Test Mnemonic AATPH Department LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Se
177. RAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Growth Hormone Test Mnemonic GH Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Test performed on Monday or Thursday may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Test Name Growth Hormone Binding Protein Test Mnemonic GHBP Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time WITHIN 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Guinea Pig Rast Test Mnemonic RGUIN Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Se
178. RDIOFCS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Carnitine Assay CARN LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf INCLUDES FREE TOTAL AND ESTERIFIED COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Transport on ice to lab ASAP CONTAINERS GREEN PURPLE OR RED top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport on ice ASAP SEND OUT NO TESTING DAYS Wednesday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry MGL Extension 4 1311 LAB PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST Spin separate freeze plasma serum ASAP Carnitine Total Plasma TPC LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Carotene Serum CAR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PROTECT FROM LIGHT Specimen Con
179. RN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men St Louis Encephalitis Igg MENSLG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men St Louis Encephalitis Igm MENSLM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Varicella Antibody MENVZV LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM
180. RTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEND OUTS 4 1300 Hgb Structural Analysis HGBSA LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Hgprt Aprt HGPRT AP LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Blood spots on a PKU card SPECIMEN REQUIRED 4 to 8 drops of blood to fill the PKU circle MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m 5p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 3 weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Metabolics Extension 1311 eK AK AK LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Do NOT spin x Hickory Rast RHIC LAB Special Immunology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be
181. S Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer preferred Green Top Vacutainer acceptable Volume Required 1 0 mL 0 5 mL minimum Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry Test Name Ribosomal P Protein Antibody Test Mnemonic RIBOP Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions SPIN AND SEPARATE FROM CELLS ASAP Test Name Rice Rast Test Mnemonic RIC Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physicia
182. STEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Scnib SCN1B LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Selenium Level SELSO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container METAL FREE SYRINGE VIAL OR ROYAL BLUE VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours TUES THURS SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments METAL FREE SYRINGE AND ROYAL BLUE TOPS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM LABORATORY Lab Processing Instructions Serine Protease 3 Antibody PR3 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN
183. Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Cortisol CORT LAB Chemistry Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer or microtainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed on Thursday may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Cpk CK LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Crab Rast RCRAB LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None
184. Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 25 ml to bottom fill line in microtainer or 1 0 ml in vacutainer See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Includes WBC RBC HGB HCT MCV MCH MCHC PLT Hematocrit HCT LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 0 25 ml to bottom fill line in microtainer or 1 0 ml in vacutainer See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Hemiplegic Migraine Fhm1 amp 2 FHM12 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FR
185. Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Electron Transport Chain Fibro ETCFIB LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Electron Transport Chain Mus ETC LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Elm Rast RELM LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Employee Health Wellness Scr EHWS LAB Chemistry English Plantain Rast REP LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None S
186. System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Urobilinogen Quant URB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PROTECT FROM LIGHT Specimen Container 24HR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required 25ML 24HR COLLECTION Specimen Transport COURIER DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments DOCUMENT COLLECTION HOURS START AND STOP TIME ON TEST REQUISITION Lab Processing Instructions Urine Vanillymandelic Acid 24h VMA24 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure ABSTAIN FROM MEDICATIONS 72 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION REFRIGERATE URINE DURING COLLECTION DOCUMENT COLLECTION START AND STOP TIME ON REQUISITION Specimen Container 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required 4ML Specimen Transport TRANSPORT TO LAB ON ICE DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions RECORD TOTAL VOLUME HOURS IN THE SPECIMEN COMMENT AND ON THE ALIQUOT LABEL Urine Vanillymandelic Acid Ran VMA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pa
187. TAINER Specimen is obtained with a pinworm paddle obtained from the GPC Lab The pinworm paddle is inoculated by touching the sticky side of the paddle to the patient s anal area Return the inoculated paddle to the tube from which it came and transport it to the GPC lab for examination COMMENTS For best results the specimen should be obtained in the morning before the patient arises Gpc Platelet Count CCPLT LAB Ccc Lab Hematology Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Specimen will be rejected if clotted or is less than the required amount SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Whole blood is required Collect at least 250 uL but not more than 500 uL blood in purple top EDTA microtainer or collect 2 0 mL blood in purple top EDTA vacutainer Mix gently Gpc Potassium CCK LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Pregnancy Profile CCPGP LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE This test is ordered only if a complete UA is not ordered as well SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 2 mL urine in sterile urine cup Minimum specimen required is 1 0 mL COMMENTS First morning specimen is preferred Gpc Ref Specific Gravity CCREF LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Tes
188. TEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Dilutional Prolactin DPROL LAB Chemistry Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container 1 Green or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 mL blood Specimen Transport through tube system Testing Days Hours 24 7 Turn Around Time 2 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Diphtheria Culture RCD MIC Referred COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Call Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Microboiology Laboratory for additional instructions Container Amies Clear Gel swab BLUE Specimen transport Send via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no expernal contamination Testing days hours Testing performed by the Arkansas Department of Health specimen may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around Time Call Microbiology Laboratory Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Diptheria Antibody DPT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 cc blood SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Varies b
189. TENSION Serology Extension 1870 Blood Anaerobic Culture BCA MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Limitation to Procedure See weight chart for patients 50 kg which would require a different order collection Specimen Container Pink Bactec Peds F vial and Purple Bactec Lytic vial Volume Required 8 10 mls in Lytic vial and 1 3 mls in Peds F vial Specimen Transport Send via Tube System ASAP in foam one vial per bag assure no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Prelim 24 hours Final 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Comments Comment source of specimen if collected Test Name Blood Bank Hold Specimen Test Mnemonic HOLD Department BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Label MUST include patient name medical record number account number or emergency number date and time of collection and the computer user mnemonic of the person collecting the specimen Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 KEKK THIS SPECIMEN WILL ONLY BE HELD 72 HOURS
190. TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Human Parvovirus B19 Igm HPVB19M LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold Top Tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Human Parvovirus B19 Pcr HPVB19PCR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NONE Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments TEST CAN ALSO BE PERFORMED ON CSF OR EDTA PLASMA Lab Processing Instructions Hyper Igm Syndrome HYPERIGM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Depar
191. TION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Chicken Feathers Rast RCHICF LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Chicken Rast RCHIC LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4
192. TION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions B Cell Lymph Fish Bone Marrow BCELLFISH LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON SAT Turn Around Time 2 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments CAN BE PERFORMED ON BLOOD OR BONE MARROW IN GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN B Hydroxy Butyric Acid Ket Qt BOBA LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure X Transport to lab immediately Lab must spin and separate within 30 minutes of collection Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 5 ml Specimen Transport Send via Tube system on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contain
193. TION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Special tube Obtain in Lab SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 ml blood SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Shake specimen vigorously as soon as blood is drawn Place on ice and transport to lab ASAP SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m 5p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 3 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Metabolic Extension 1311 Lactic Acid Lactate LA LAB Chemistry Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gray Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport to Lab on ice SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1630 Tubed specimens requiring ice should first be placed in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s the bagged specimen is then placed in a second plastic bag which contains ice Lambs Quarters Rast RLQ LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Co
194. TIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Tobramycin Level Trough Test Mnemonic TTOBR Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Draw blood immediately before next dose Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 HHEEHEAEHEAERAEAEEAEEAEEAEEEEREERE EXACT time specimen collected HEFEHFEAEEEEAFEAEEAERREAAEEEEREE Tomato Rast RTOM LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for eac
195. TRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Do NOT collect in Gold Top Vacutainer Specimen Container Red Top Vacutainer Only Volume Required 3 ml blood 1 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Fri may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 Day Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Test must be collected before 1100 for same day results Requires call back by pathologist on nights weekends Flow Xm T Cell FLOWXM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Yellow Top Vacutainer Volume Required 20 ml blood in Yellow Top Vacutainer and 10 ml in Red Top minimum 20 ml in Yellow Top and 5 ml in Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Red Top Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Routine testing performed Monday Friday 0800 1600 on call 24 7 for heart and renal transplant only may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin hold at room temperature call HLA to pickup Flunitrazepam Rohypnol ROHY LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volu
196. TRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Marfan Syndrome Type 1 MARSY1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Maternal Hepatitis B Surf Ag MHBSAG LAB Chemistry Inf Disease Maternal COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Daily TESTING HOURS Varies Call extension 1314 for specific testing times TURN AROUND TIME 24 48 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension COMMENTS If specimen already has mother s label on it please leave label visible Also attac
197. TRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Test Name Alk Phos Isoenzymes Test Mnemonic ALPISO Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation OVERNIGHT FASTING IS RECOMMENDED Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD OR GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 5 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Alkaline Phosphatase Test Mnemonic ALK Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 6 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Test Name Almond Rast Test Mnemonic RALM Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to
198. TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Jaundice Chip Resequencing JAUCHIP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Johnson Rast RJHN LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Joint Fluid Cell Count CCIF LAB Fluid Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Testing should be performed within 2 hours of collection Specimen Contain
199. Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS GOLD TOP TUBE SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport ASAP so that specimen may be refrigerated for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Saturday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Reticulocyte Count RETIC LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 0 25 ml to bottom fill line in microtainer or 1 0 ml in vacutainer See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments CBC includes WBC RBC HGB HCT MCV MCH MCHC PLT WBC Differential and RBC Morphology Rett Syn Mecp2 Seq MIpa Neb MECP2SEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pt Preperation None Limitation to Procedure No Bullet Tubes can be used SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Room Temp SPECIMEN
200. Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Cord Blood Rpr CBRPR LAB Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Wed Fri 0800 1630 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Place all serology specimens in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology COMMENTS If specimen already has mother s label on it please leave label visible Also attach baby s label and write on baby s label Cord Blood Corn Rast RCRN LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Corticosterone CORC LAB
201. Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Cat Scratch Dis Ab G Bact Nes Test Mnemonic CSDAG Department LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 21 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 COMMENTS Includes both Bartonella henselac and Bartonella quintana Test Name Cat Scratch Dis Ab M Bact Nes Test Mnemonic CSDAM Department LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 21 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 COMMENTS Includes both Bartonella henselac and Bartonella quintana Test Name Catechol Poly Ventricular Tach Test Mnemonic CPVT Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER
202. Testing performed 7 days week 24 hours day Turn around Time Gram stain STAT 30 minutes urgent 1 hour routine within 8 hours Culture Prelim 24 hours Final 3 days LP Final 5 days shunt Laboratory Section Extension Microbiology 41871 Csf Eastern Equine Igg MENEEEGCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Eastern Equine Igm MENEEEMCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Echovirus Antibodies MENECHOCSF LAB Virology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be
203. Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Acetaminophen Level ACETO LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 1 Full Green or 1 Full Gold Microtainer or 1 ml in Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Acetoacetate Ket Bodies Qt AA LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Send to Lab on ice ASAP Specimen Container 2 ml Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Tuesday 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 7 days depending on day of collection Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry Metabolics 1311 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE
204. Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Test Name Bone Marrow Bcr Abl Pcr Test Mnemonic BCRABLPCR Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN CONTAINER PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER VOLUME REQUIRED 3 0ML BLOOD OR 3 0ML BONE MARROW SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY COLLECT 7 DAYS WEEK 24HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 4 6 WEEKS LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SEND OUTS 4 1300 Test Name Bone Marrow Diff Test Mnemonic BM DIFF Department LAB Special Hematology Container Volume Special Instructions Test Name Bordetella Pertussis Pcr Test Mnemonic BPPCR Department LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS KK eK SK 2K SK K KK KK KK OK K K K KK CK SK CK OK CK K KK OK SK K K K 2K K K KK K K K FK K K KK CK K K KK K K K K K K K K K K K KK K K KK If a pertussis PCR is collected you must wear a mask during Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department collection If pertussis is suspected this patient must be placed in a private room on airborne droplet isolation K KK KK K K K 2K 2K K K K K K K 2K 2K K OK K K OK K 2K 2K K 2K OK K K K K OK 2K K K K K K OK 2K K K K K K K 2K 2K K K K K K OK K K K K OK K K K
205. UCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Green or Purple Vacutainer Volume Required 2 mL blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Htlv I Ii Antibody W Reflex Test Mnemonic HTLV AB Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Green or Purple Vacutainer Volume Required 2 mL blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Human Anti Chimeric Antibody Test Mnemonic HACA Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREPARATION LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SPECIMEN CONTAINER GOLD TOP VACUTAINER VOLUME REQURIED 2 0ML SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY BE COLLECTED 7 DAYS WK 24 HR DAY COMMENTS LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Human Parvovirus B19 Igg Test Mnemonic HPVB19 Department LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold Top Tube Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week
206. ULTIPLE TESTS ARE ORDERED Specimen Container GOLD BLUE OR PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 1 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SEPARATE SERUM PLASMA FROM CELLS AND FREEZE ASAP Heparin Anti Xa Low Molecular HEPXa LMWH LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines May NOT be performed from the same specimen as PT PTT FIB or D DIMER May be performed from the same specimen as AT3 Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Test performed 7 days week Shift 1 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 41313 CVICU ROCKS Heparin Anti Xa Ufh HEPXa UFH LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limi
207. UN SAT DAILY Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL DEPARTMENT 4 1300 Comments NONE Lab Processing Instructions NONE Tacrolimus FK506 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer or Purple Top Microtainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 0700 2200 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 8 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Tb Quantiferon Igg Aby MTBQUANTIFERON LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container CELLESTIS QUANTIFERON TB GOLD COLLECTION TUBES CALL LAB TO OBTAIN TUBES Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 1ML BLOOD IN EACH OF THE THREE COLLECTION TUBES Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours TUES THURS SAT Turn Around Time 2 9 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COLLECTION EACH SPECIMEN TUBE MUST BE MIXED VIGOROUSLY BY SHAKING THE TUBE UP AND DOWN 10 TIMES TO ENSURE THAT THE ENTIRE INNER SURFACE OF THE TUBE HAS BEEN COATED WITH BLOOD Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN UPON RECEIPT CONSULT LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIO
208. Urine Stone Risk Assessment SRP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREPARATION LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SPECIMEN CONTAINER VOLUME REQUIRED 24 HR URINE COLLECTION SPECIMEN TRANSPORT MUST BE HAND CARRIED TO THE LAB TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY BE COLLECTED 7 DAYS WK 24 HR DAY TURN AROUND TIME 1 3 DAYS DEPENDING ON THE DAY OF COLLECTION LAB SECTION PHONE SEND OUTS 4 1300 COMMENTS LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Urine Succinyl Aceton SAC LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure May be ordered STAT M D must call Dr Goodman to justify Stat procedure contact MDL 1311 Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 5 ml urine Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent out on Wednesdays may be collected Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Complete results within 30 days Stat results within 2 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST Place urine in screw cap container and freeze immediately Urine Succinyl Purine Scr SUP LAB Metabolic Lab
209. VACUTAINER TUBE Label MUST include patient name medical record number account number or emergency number date and time of collection and the computer user mnemonic of the person collecting the specimen Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 FOR BLOOD BANK USE ONLY HISTORY CHECK Collected by Date Time ABO amp Rh Marker s Ab ID Auto Directed Available Yes No Comment s Tech Test Name Anticardiolipin Igg Test Mnemonic AIGG Department LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 ml Anticardiolipin IgG and IgM Antibodies may be performed from the same specimen See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Anticardiolipin Antibodies are also known as Phospholipid Antibodies or Cardiolipin Antibodies Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Test Name Anticardiolipin Igm Test Mnemonic AIGM Department LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 ml Anticardiolipin IgG and IgM A
210. Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Trimethadione Tridione TRIMETH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Troponin I TROP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 8 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Tryptase Serum TRYPT LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 4ml Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml Blood 1ml Serum Specimen Transport Room Temperature Testing Days Hours Monday Friday Turn Around Time 2 6 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 4 1300 Tsc2 Dna Deletion Test TSC2DELETIO
211. YS HOURS SENT OUT MAY BE COLLECTED 7DAYS WK 24 HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 1 3 DAYS DEPENDING ON DAY OF COLLECTION LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SEND OUTS 4 1300 COMMENTS MUST COME THROUGH CARDIOLOGY DEPT LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Family Brugada Syndrome FMBRS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Family Dilated Cardiomyopathy DCMFM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Family Member Arvc FMARVC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MO
212. Yellow Top and 5 ml in Red Top Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours 24 Hr Call Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin hold at room temperature call HLA to pick up Hla Xm Living Donor HLAXMLD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation No additional blood needed order with HLA ABC and DR on Recipient Testing Days Hours Testing performed Monday Friday 0800 1600 Turn Around Time 72 hours Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions No additional blood needed for this test ordered with HLA ABC and DR Holoprosencephaly Hpe Panel HPE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THUR Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Homocysteine HCYS LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS HOMOCYSTEINE AND PLASMA AMINO ACIDS MUST BE ORDERED ON TWO SEPARATE REQUISITIONS CONTAINERS Gold
213. Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men W Equine Encep Igg Serum MENWEEG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men W Equine Encep Igm Serum MENWEEM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men2 Seq MEN2 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions M
214. ain from Lab Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System in syringe Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Alycine Receptor Alpha 1 GLRA1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ambry Specific Mutation 1 Test AMBRYSPMUTA1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Amikacin Level Peak Test Mnemonic PKAMK Department LAB Chemistry Time of medication administration and time of flush MUST be written on requisition delivered to Lab with specimen Do NOT draw sample from same line or above site of administration COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Peak specimen should be collected
215. ainer is tightly sealed with no external spillage Testing days hrs Testing performed 7days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hr day Turn around time Clean catch and bag specimen Prelim 24 hrs final 48 hours Cath specimen Final 48 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Urine Delta Aminolevulinic Ac ALA Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Protect from light Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 24 Hr urine 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do not send via tube system Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Measure and record total volume Date Time Collection Started Date Time Collection Ended Ended By Urine Dipstick UADIP LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Transport to lab within 1 Hr of collection Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1315 Urine Ferric Chloride Screen
216. ainer or vacutainer Volume Required imL blood 0 5 minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube system assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 24 hours day Turn around Time Thin smear Prelim 30 minutes Thick smear Final 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Manganese MANG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container METAL FREE SYRINGE OR ROYAL BLUE VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments METAL FREE SYRINGE AND ROYAL BLUE VACUTAINER CAN BE OBTAINED FROM LAB Lab Processing Instructions Mannose Binding Lectin MBL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Room Temp via Tube System Testing Days Hours May be collected 24 hrs day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Referred Testing x 41300 Manual Differential DIFFMAN LAB Hematology Marfan Syn Type 1 And 2 MARSYN12 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INS
217. ame Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum protect from light Specimen Transport Send via Tube System protect from light Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Protect from light Vitamin B1 Level Thiamine VITB1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PROTECT FROM LIGHT DURING COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SEPARATE CELLS FROM PLASMA AND FREEZE ASAP Vitamin B12 Level B12 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum protect from light Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions protect from light Vitamin B2 Level Riboflavin VITB2 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation DR
218. ams Flow Cytometry Sendout UAMSFLOW LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pt Prep Refer to phy s order Specimen usually surgically collected Limitation to Procedure Immediate delivery to laboratory Specimen Container Green top for bone marrows Histology media for solid tissues Vol Required 2ml Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F special off hours amp weekend call available through phy consult with UAMS pathologist on call Turn Around Time 24 hours Lab Section Ph Ext Special Immunology or Sendouts 41804 41300 Comments This specimen requires immediate delivery to the clinical lab for sendout to UAMS for flow cytometry Lab Processing Inst Call Brad for STAT pickup and call UAMS to notify pending delivery Ube3a Sequencing At Unmc UBE3ASEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pt Preperation None Limitation to Procedure No Bullet Tubes can be used SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Room Temp SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2ml Purple Top Vac REFLEX TESTS ASSO W THIS TEST NO MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2ml in Purple Top Vac SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday LAB PH 41300 TESTING HOURS 24 hrs TURN AROUND TIME 4 8 weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE BLOOD 4 Kk KK KK K Ubit H Pyloric Breath Test UBT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation SEE BREATH KIT INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedu
219. and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Ragweed Short Rast Test Mnemonic RAGS Department LAB Special Immunology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Rbc Cholinesterase RBCC LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptabl
220. and sent out by Hematology section Prothrombin G20210 Mutation F2 PT20210 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 mL Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Do not centrifuge Refrigerate specimen Do not freeze Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Prothrombin Time Pt PT LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Procedure Limitation Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments
221. ast RSOY LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Spinal Muscle Atrophy Carrier SMACAR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Spinal Muscular Atrophy SMA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4
222. at swab obtained with dual swabs contained in culturette with red cap Swabs are returned to the culturette after collection If no dual swab red cap culturettes are available two swabs may be used from two white cap culturettes which only contain one swab and have no gel Swabs are returned to the culturettes after collection Refrigerate the culturettes if not brought to the lab immediately after collection COMMENTS All negative antigen tests will have back up culture performed The back up culture is ordered automatically by entering a negative strep antigen result Gpc Guaiac Group 1 3 Cards CCGUAG LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Visible stool should be on guaiac card for best test results SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 0 gram walnut size in urine cup Will also accept 2 or 3 guaiac cards inoculated with visible stool specimen COMMENTS Keep stool specimen refrigerated if not sent to lab immediately after collection Bring to lab within 24 hours of collection Guaiac card does not require refrigeration but should be returned to lab as soon as possible Gpc Guaiac Single CCGUAS Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Visible stool should be on guaiac card for best test results
223. ate freeze plasma ASAP Bk Virus Dna Quant Pcr BKV LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREPARATION LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SPECIMEN CONTAINER GOLD RED OR PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER OR RANDOM URINE VOLUME REQUIRED 6 0ML BLOOD OR 3 0ML URINE SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY BE COLLECTED 7 DAYS WK 24 HRS DAY Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TURN AROUND TIME 1 3 DAYS DEPENDING ON DAY OF COLLECTION LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SEND OUT 4 1300 COMMENTS LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Blastomyces Immunodiffusion BLASID LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Blastomyces Comp Fix BLASCF LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EX
224. ation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Hcv Genotyping Pcr And Seq Test Mnemonic HCVGEN Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Hdl Cholesterol Test Mnemonic HDLC Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer or Gold Top Microtainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day
225. ays Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 4 1630 Lab Processing Instructions If RSVC is ordered Inoculate Hep2 culture tube and place culture tube in container marked RSV Culture in the glass door incubator in Microbiology Rsv Eia RSVEIA LAB Virology A nasopharyngeal washing is the preferred specimen Results will be reported as or for RSV infection Upon special requests the test may be performed on Tracheal Aspirate or Bal samples A Negative Result does not rule out the presence of RSV COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Clip the needle from a butterfly infusion set leaving the tubing attached to a luer syringe filled with 2 3 mL of normal sterile saline 2 Swab the nasopharynx with a dacron swab to loosen the epithelial cells 3 Insert tubing into the nasopharynx and flush the saline into the NP area Quickly draw back the saline and any congestive material into the syringe THE WASHING SHOULD CONTAIN CONGESTIVE MATERIAL 4 Expel all of the wash into the sterile screw top tube MAKE SURE LID IS ON TIGHT WITH NO EXTERNAL SPILLAGE 5 Label the specimen properly place sample in bag and seal 6 Immediately send the sample to the laboratory via the tube system Specimen Container Sterile Screw top tube Obtain from lab Volume Required 0 5 mL of washing expelled directly into the sterile tube Transport Via Tube System Testing Days Hours 24 hrs day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days w
226. ays week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 48 hours Final 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41630 CHECK SYMPTOMS EXHIBITED BY THE PATIENT ____ HEADACHE ____ PLEURISY ___ STIFF NECK ____ FEVER ___ PARALYSIS ___ RASH LESION ____ COMA ____ DIARRHEA ____ UPPER RESPIRATORY _ LYMPHADENOPATHY ___ BRONCHITIS ____ PERI MYOCARDITIS ___ PNEUMONIA ___ CONJUNCTIVITIS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department OTHER Viral Culture Eye VEYE MIC Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Dacron or rayon swab in viral transport media Volume Required One swab Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage First place specimen container in an empty bag to protect the label then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 1 week Final 3 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41630 CHECK SYMPTOMS EXHIBITED BY THE PATIENT ____ Headache _ Pleurisy ____ Stiff Neck Fever _ Paralysis Rash Lesion ____ Coma _ Diarrhea ____ Upper Respiratory ____ Lymphadenopathy Bronchitis Peri Myocarditis Pneumon
227. ays week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Final 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Glucagon GLUG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PURPLE TOP SHOULD BE PRE CHILLED BEFORE COLLECTION PUT ON ICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER COLLECTION Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours TUES Turn Around Time 3 11 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE PLASMA FROM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department CELLS AND FREEZE ASAP Glucose GLUC LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gray Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Glucose Tol Test 3 Hr 3HGTT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green or gold top tube or green microtainer for blood s Non sterile container for urine s SPECIMEN REQUIRED
228. b Processing Instructions Receiving personnel please notify Shift Supervisor Chemistry Supervisor or Pathologist on Call immediately Alcohol Level ALC LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Do NOT prep arm with alcohol for collection Specimen Container Green or Gold Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 5 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing done 7 days week 24 hours day may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Ald Diet Study ADS LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple tope vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 30 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Metabolic Lab Extension 1311 Aldolase Serum ALD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL DEPARTMENT 4 1300 Test Name Aldosterone Test Mnemonic ALDS Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INS
229. be obtained from Lab Limitation to Procedure Collect Mon Thurs ONLY Completed Athena form must accompnay the specimen Specimen Container 4 ml Purple Top Vacutainer only Volume Required 10 ml blood minimum 4 ml See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Send out to Athena May be collected Mon Thurs 0700 to 1700 Turn Around Time 3 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Molecular Diagnostics 1804 Lab Processing Instructions Do Not Spin Whole blood must be sent within 24 hours of collection Sent out to AThena on Monday through Thursday only If sample must be mailed on Friday mark Saturday delivery box on Athena mailing label Fragile X Ambry FXAMBRY LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Fragile X At Nebraska FRAGX NEB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vac 2 0ml Whole Blood Spec Required 2ml Blood Spec Storage Transport Room Temp NO BULLET TUBES Send out YES Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Fri 24hrs
230. below Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 41310 C1 Est Inhib Funct Comp Ag C1iESIF LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold SST SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab ASAP so that specimen may be frozen for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serologyy Extension 1870 C1 Est Inhib Quant Comp Ag C1ESIQ LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold SST SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab ASAP so that specimen may be frozen for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serologyy Extension 1870 C1q Binding Assay Im Cmplx Asy Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test
231. blood 5 years 10 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT For infant and toddler as above For patients gt 5 years 5 ml blood LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Collect only on Mondays Tuesdays before 12 00 pm Thursdays and Fridays before 12 00 pm Blood stable for 24 36 hours Call 4 1804 regarding requests for Wednesday collections Consultation with Immunology Allergy or Infectious Disease requested SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Tuesday and Friday TESTING HOURS 12 00 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays TURN AROUND TIME 5 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Special Immunology Extension 1804 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Mody Evaluation Athena MODY LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Modydetx MODYDEXISO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTE
232. c Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport COURIER DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments INDICATE HOURS OF COLLECTION START AND STOP TIME ON REQUISITION Date Time Collection Started Date Time Collection Ended Ended by Lab Processing Instructions Measure and record total volume Urine Copper Quantitative COPU LAB Send Out Test Urine Cortisol Free UCORT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container RANDOM OR 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION RANDOM COLLECTION COLLECT IN REGULAR URINE SPECIMEN CONTAINER AND SEND TO LAB VIA TUBE SYSTEM 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION OBTAIN 24 HOUR COLLECTION CONTAINER FROM LAB COLLECT URINE FOR 24 HOURS TRANSPORT TO LAB CANNOT BE SENT VIA TUBE SYSTEM Volume Required 5 0 ml min for random Specimen Transport Refrigerated Testing Days Hours Sun Sat Turn Around Time 3 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 4 1300 Urine Creatine CRNU LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure REFRIGERATE SPECIMEN DURING COLLECTION Specimen Container 24HR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required 20ML URINE 24HR COLLECTION Specimen Transport COURIER DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Tim
233. c Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 HE AHEHHEHHEHHHHHHHEHHHHHH EXACT time specimen collected H HEAHHEHHHEHHHHHHHEHHEHHEHHH Amino Acid Profile Plasma AAQPL LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Print 2 separate requisitions if ordered with Homocysteine CONTAINERS Green or gold top vacutainer or 2 green microtainers SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 cc blood SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport to Lab on ice SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Thursdays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m to 5 p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME Within 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Metabolic Diagnostic Lab Ext 1311 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE PLASMA WITHIN ONE HOUR OF COLLECTION Amino Acids Individual Plasma AAIND LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf Amitriptyline AMI LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN OR RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required
234. c Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments 24 Hr urine specimen may be collected Urine Anabolic Steroid Screen ANABOLSTER LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP Volume Required 40ML URINE 10ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE IF PROLONGED TRANSPORT Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 10 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments 24 HOUR SPECIMENS ALSO ACCEPTED ANY POSITIVES ARE CONFIRMED Lab Processing Instructions Urine Barbiturates Sgl Drg CI UBAR LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 2 ml urine 10 ml urine needed for confirmation Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Urine Benzo Sgl Drg CI UBEN LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Sectio
235. cal Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container MycoF Lytic bottle red white cap Volume Required 1 5mL blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP in foam one vial per bag assure no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 48 hours Final 4 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Test Name Blood Type 4 Months Old Test Mnemonic BT N Department BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Label MUST include patient name medical record number account number or emergency number date and time of collection and the computer user mnemonic of the person collecting the specimen Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 FOR BLOOD BANK USE ONLY HISTORY CHECK Collected by Date Time ABO amp Rh Marker s Ab ID Auto Directed Available Yes No Comment s Tech Test Name Blood Type gt 4 Months Old Test Mnemonic BT NN Department BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Label MUST include patient name medical record number account number or
236. cc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Urinalysis CCUA LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 10 mL in sterile urine cup or urine cath tube Minimum specimen required is 2 0 mL COMMENTS Refrigerate specimen if unable to bring specimen to lab within 2 hours of collection This test includes a urine dipstick test and a microscopic analysis Gpc Urine Dipstick CCUADIP LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 10 mL urine in sterile urine cup or urine cath tube Minimum specimen required is 2 0 mL COMMENTS Refrigerate specimen if unable to bring specimen to lab within 2 hours of collection Gpc Urine Microscopic CCUMIC LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 10 mL urine in sterile urine cup or urine cath tube Minimum specimen required is 2 0 mL COMMENTS Refrigerate specimen if unable to bring specimen to lab within 2 hours of collection Gpc Urine Pregnancy CCUPREG LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE This test is ordered when a GPC URINALYSIS is also ordered SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 10 mL urine in ster
237. ccording to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Factor 13 Assay F13A LAB Coagulation Factor 13 Screen F13 LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7
238. cedures Gram stain is included Specimen Container Fluid sterile cup or tube if this cannot be obtained a well inoculated swab culturette BLUE is acceptable Volume Required Fluid as available or swab culturette Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport Send via Tube system assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 24 hours day Turn around Time Gram stain STAT 30 minutes urgent 1 hour routine within 8 hours Culture Prelim 24 hours Final 48 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Respiratory Culture Sputum RCSP MIC Microbiology Respiratory Virus Antigens RESPAG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS 1 dacron NP swab OR rayon throat swab OR nasal aspirate OR sputum MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m 5p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 The Respiratory Antigen Panel screens for the presence of influenza A influenza B adenovirus respiratory syncytial virus RSV and parainfluenza 1 2 amp 3 Reticulin Antibody RETICABY LAB Send Out
239. ch additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Oligosaccharides Sialic Acid OLIGO LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 5 ml urine 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 14 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Test Name Opitzg Bb Syndrome Test Mnemonic OPITZG Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Optic Atrophy Type 1 Test Mnemonic OPT1 Department LAB Se
240. cimen must not be clotted Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 25 ml to bottom fill line in microtainer or 1 0 ml in vacutainer Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 White Faced Hornet Rast RWHORN LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Whole Mitochondrial Gene Seq WHOLEMTDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2M
241. ction Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name H Influenza B Igg Aby Test Mnemonic HIBTITER Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments IF THIS IS A VACCINATION SPECIMEN LABEL IF PRE AND POST PRE AND POST SHOULD BE SENT TOGETHER Lab Processing Instructions SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS ASAP Test Name H6igg Test Mnemonic H61GG Department LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab as soon as possible so that specimen may be prepared for send out SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 3 to 5 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE
242. d 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Gaucher Monitoring GAUM LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 2 Red Top Vacutainers Volume Required 10 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Sent via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 30 days Lab Section Phone Extension MDL Chem 1311 Gc Culture WCGC MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Aimes gel swab culture BLUE if mini tip is needed or small orifice use mini tip Aimes gel swab culturette BLUE Volume Required see above Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 48 hours Final 3 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Gentamicin Level Peak PKGENT LAB Chemistry Time of medication administration and time of flush MUST be written on requisition delivered to Lab with specimen Do NOT draw sample from same
243. d 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Within 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Igf Binding Protein 1 Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department IGFBP1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 0 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 2 6 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE ASAP Igf Binding Protein 2 IGFBP2 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Igf Binding Protein 3 Im IGF3 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum Se
244. d Time Prelim 72 hours Final 3 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41630 CHECK SYMPTOMS EXHIBITED BY THE PATIENT ___ HEADACHE ____ PLEURISY ___ STIFF NECK FEVER ___ PARALYSIS ___ RASH LESION ____ COMA ____ DIARRHEA ____ UPPER RESPIRATORY _ LYMPHADENOPATHY ___ BRONCHITIS ___ PERI MYOCARDITIS ___ PNEUMONIA ___ CONJUNCTIVITIS OTHER Viral Respiratory Culture Id VRES MIC Virology Viral Tissue Body Fluid C Id VTBF MIC Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Sterile cup Volume Required 1 5 mL fluid Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage First place specimen container in an empty bag to protect the label then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Final 3 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41630 CHECK SYMPTOMS EXHIBITED BY THE PATIENT ____ Headache Pleurisy ____ Stiff Neck Fever _____ Upper Respiratory ____ Lymphadenopathy Bronchitis Peri Myocarditis Pneumonia ____ Conjunctivitis Other Vitamin A Level VITA LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test N
245. d by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Wbc Cystine Diagnostic WBC CYS DIAG LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT SPIN SPECIMEN REQUIRED 5 10 ML BLOOD IN GREEN TOP VACUTAINER PLUS CONTROL SPECIMEN FROM UNAFFECTED INDIVIDUAL MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 5 ML BLOOD 5 ML CONTROL SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS CALL LAB EXT 4 1311 BEFORE DRAWING BLOOD Lab must be notified before blood is drawn 41311 LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEE COMMENT BELOW SEND OUT TO UCSD SAN DIEGO CA TESTING DAYS MONDAY FRIDAY TESTING HOURS TURN AROUND TIME 2 3 WEEKS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES Wbc Cystine Monitoring WBC CYS LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Lab must be notified before blood is drawn patient must have appointment with lab for this test to be performed PLEASE call ext 1311 BEFORE drawing Specimen Container Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 10 ml blood 5ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Send out may be collected Mon Fri 0700 1100 only Turn Around Time Results sent to physician Lab Section Phone Extension Che
246. e Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SEPARATE PLASMA FROM CELLS AND FREEZE ASAP Hla Abc Class I HLAABC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Yellow Top Vacutainer Volume Required 10 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Monday Friday 0800 1600 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin hold at room temperature call HLA to pickup Hla Abcdr Cadxm Confirmatory HLACAD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Performed for heart and kidney transplant programs for patients matched by UNOS Limitation to Procedure See above Specimen Container Yellow Top Vacutainer Volume Required 10 ml in Yellow Top Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours 24 hour call Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin hold at room temperature call HLA to pick up Hla B27 Single Antigen HLAB27 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container YELLOW ACD TUBE Volume Requir
247. e 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments DOCUMENT HOURS OF COLLECTION START AND STOP TIME ON REQUISITION Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Lab Processing Instructions Urine Creatinine UCR LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container 24 Hr urine container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System if random urine Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments 24 Hr urine specimen may be collected Urine Creatinine Clearance CCLR LAB Chemistry Urines Container Special 24 hr urine Obtain in lab Special Instructions Keep refrigerated Serum creatinine must be drawn once during the collection Date Time Collection Started Date Time Collection Ended Ended By Urine Culture UCR MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Sterile cup or tube Volume Required 1 50 mL 0 5 mL minimum Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP if transport is delayed specimen must be stored and sent on ice assure cont
248. e 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Von Willebrand Antigen VWA LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Vacutainer Volume Required Two 2 2 0 mL Vacutainer tubes 1 8 mL Whole Blood in each tube Factor VIII VW Antigen and Ristocetin Cofactor may be performed from the same specimen Minimum Specimen Required Two 2 2 0 mL Vacutainer tubes 1 8 mL Whole Blood in each tube Spec Storage Transport Requirements Blue Sodium Citrate Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing generally performed on Tuesdays May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 9 days depending on day of collection results available by Thursday PM Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Because of the risk of specimen activation in traumatic collection performance of von Willebrand Workup is not recommended in patients less than two years of age Test Name Von Willebrand Multimers Test Mnemonic MUL Department LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 mL Whole Blood in a
249. e Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send out via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Igg Aspergillus IGGASP LAB Special Immunology LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 ML RED GOLD TOP FOR 0 5 ML SERUM MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS REFRIGERATE LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT YES TO ARUP FOR FORWARD TO IBT FOR IGG ASPERGILLUS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TESTING DAYS M F TESTING HOURS 8A TURN AROUND TIME 2 WEEKS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Y Igg Subclass 1 IGG1 LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD 1 ML SERUM GOLD SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML BLOOD 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS TRANSPORT REFRIGERATED LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT ARUP 50571 TESTING DAYS MON SAT TESTING HOURS MAY BE COLLECTED ANYTIME TURN AROUND TIME 5 7 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROL 1870 Igg Subclass 2 IGG2 LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD 1 ML SERUM GOLD SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML
250. e Draw Volume Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Protein S Total PRSTP LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed
251. e Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Factor 11 Assay F11 LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Factor 12 Assay F12 LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled a
252. e Pregnancy Profile UPRG LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Transport to lab within 1 Hr of collection Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1315 Urine Protein Electrophoresis PROT EL UR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 20 ml urine 15 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Serotonin 5 Hiaa 5HIAA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation PATIENTS SHOULD ABSTAIN IF POSSIBLE FROM MEDICATIONS OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS AND HERBAL REMEDIES FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE TEST FOODS RICH IN SEROTONIN AVOCADOS BANANAS EGGPLANT PINEAPPLE PLUMS TOMOTOES WALNUTS AND MEDICATIONS THAT MAY AFFECT METABOLISM OF SEROTONIN MUST BE AVOIDED AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE AND DURING COLLECTION OF URINE FOR HIAA Limitation to Procedure CAN BE 24 HOUR OR RANDOM URINE
253. e Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 24 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin Rbc Plasmalogens RBCP LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 30 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Lab Processing Instructions Spin separate and freeze plasma and refrigerate rbcs Red Blood Cell Enzyme Eval RBCENZ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Yellow ACD Vacutainer Spec Storage Trans Req Room Temp Volume Required 8ml 5 ml min Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours Mon Thursday Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Secti
254. e arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Test performed 24 7 Turn Around Time 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 41313 Test Name Apple Rast Test Mnemonic RAPPLE Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Arrhythm Right Vent Cardiomyop Test Mnemonic ARVC Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instruc
255. ecial Immunology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Pentobarbital Level PENT LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Do NOT use Gold Top Vacutainer THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS PHENOBARBITAL Specimen Container Red Top Vacutainer Only Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Fri 0630 1430 requires call back during off hours with pathology approval May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Performed same day if rec d by 0900 Turn Around Time 7 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1310 Periodic Fever Syndrome PFS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Lim
256. ecimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Copper Level CU LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Royal Blue Metal free vacutainer obtained from lab OR a Zinc Metal free syringe obtain from Lab Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Room Temp via Tube System or courier Testing Days Hours May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 48 72 hours Special Instructions Royal Blue vacutainers and Zinc Metal free collection syringes must be obtained from the Laboratory Call X41300 to obtain tubes Lab Section Phone Extension Referred Testing 1300 Cord Blood Hepatitis B Surf Ag CBHBSAG LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease OLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Daily TESTING HOURS Varies Call extension 1314 for specific testing times TURN AROUND TIME 24 48 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension COMMENTS If specimen already has mother s label on it please leave label visible Also attach baby s label and write on baby s label Cord Blood Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name
257. ecimen container in a plastic bag before sending via the tube system Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 Hr Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Ipecac IPECAC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED OR PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours VARIES Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Iron FE LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 5 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Fill green microtainer to within lines mix gently Iron Saturation FE SAT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container GOLD VACUTAINER Volume Required 3 0 mL BL
258. ected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Eastern Equine Igg MENEEEG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Eastern Equine Igm MENEEEM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Echovirus Antibodies MENECHO LAB Virology OLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AR
259. ection kits can be used but are not required Meconium Opiates MEC OP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparations Limitation to Procedure Stool is not acceptable specimen Specimen container NSU Place patient label on the container Write only the first collection date and time on the label Collect 2 grams meconium approximately 2 teaspoons The container should remain refrigerated in NICU until you have collected a total of 2 teaspoons of sample from your patient Once the appropriate sample quantity has been collected send to the lab Volume Required 2 grams 5 tests Specimen Transport Transport via the tube system at room temperature Testing Days Hours Send to reference lab Monday Thursday Turn Around Time 2 3 days Lab Section Phone ext Metabolic Lab 41311 Comments Meconium collection kits can be used but are not required Meconium Pcp MEC PCP LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparations Limitation to Procedure Stool is not acceptable specimen Specimen container NSU Place patient label on the container Write only the first collection date and time on the label Collect 2 grams meconium approximately 2 teaspoons The container should remain refrigerated in NICU until you have collected a total of 2 teaspoons of sample fr
260. ed 5ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments SEND OUT TO UAMS HLA LAB Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN STORE AT ROOM TEMP Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Hla Dr Dq Class Ii HLADR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Yellow Top Vacutainer Volume Required 10 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Monday Friday 0800 1600 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin hold at room temperature call HLA to pickup Hla Xm Autologous HLAXMA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation No additional blood needed order with HLA ABC and DR on Recipient Testing Days Hours Testing performed Monday Friday 0800 1600 Turn Around Time 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions No additional blood needed for this test ordered with HLA ABC and DR Hla Xm Cad HLAXM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Yellow Top Vacutainer Volume Required 20 ml blood in Yellow Top Vacutainer and 10 ml in Red Top Minimum 20 ml in
261. ed 24 hours day Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Free T4 FT4 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold or Green Top Vacutainer or Green Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name or Gold microtainer Volume Required 1 5 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Free Total Testos With Shbg TSTFREESHBG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Fshd Dna Analysis FSHDDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERR
262. ed on certain days Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Do not centrifuge Refrigerate specimen Do not freeze Pm 1 Antibody PM1 LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD 1 ML SERUM GOLD SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML BLOOD 0 5 ML SERUM SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS LAB WILL REFRIGERATE LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SEND OUT ANA LAB UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA TESTING DAYS MON SAT TESTING HOURS 24 HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 3 5 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROLOGY 1870 Pmp22 Duplication Analysis PMP22DUP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Pneumococcal Titers Pre Post PNEUMO LAB Send Out Test CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 5 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 3 5 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 2p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Special Immuno
263. edure Leave blue shaft collection swab only in Tube Specimen Container Aptima swab specimen transport tube Specimen Required 1 Endocervical Male urethral ONLY Volume Required 1 swab per tube Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Wed Fri 0800 may be collected 24 hrs day 7 days week Turn Around Time 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Molecular Diagnostics 1804 Lab Processing Instructions Place specimens in CT NG cup in front sendout area refrigerator within 1 hour of receipt Test Name Chloride Test Mnemonic CL Department LAB Chemistry Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Chocolate Rast RCHOC LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional all
264. edure NO PLASMA ACCEPTED GREEN TOPS Specimen Container 1 4ml Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml Blood Specimen Transport Room Temperature Testing Days Hours Monday Friday Turn Around Time 2 6 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 4 1300 Thyroxine T4 T4 LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 7 ml blood minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Thyroxine Binding Globulin Test Mnemonic TBG Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Timothy Rast Test Mnemonic RTIM Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additi
265. eek Turn around Time 1 14 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 4 1630 Lab Processing Instructions If RSVC is ordered Inoculate Hep2 culture tube and place culture tube in container marked RSV Culture in the glass door incubator in Microbiology Rubella Igg Antibody RUBIGG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL minimum See Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Tuesdays 0800 1630 May collect 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around time 1 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Freeze at 20C Rubella Immune Screen RUBS LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top vacutainer preferred Green Top Vacutainer acceptable Volume Required 1 0 mL 0 5 mL minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Fri 0800 1630 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Place all serology specimens in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology Russ
266. eek May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments CBC includes WBC RBC HGB HCT MCV MCH MCHC PLT WBC Differential and RBC Morphology Cd19 B Cell BC LAB Special Immunology Cd2 CD2 LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Cd20 B Cells CD20B LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Cd3 T Cell TC LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 mL blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above but 2 mL is sufficient for all flow cytometry cellular enumeration antibodies ordered LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Concurrent CBC REQUIRED for absolute value quantitation SEND OUT No anytime EXCEPT BETWEEN 3PM ON FRI AND 8AM SUNDAY TESTING DAYS Monday Friday EXCEPT HOSPITAL HOLIDAYS TESTING HOURS 6 am 4pm TURN AROUND TIME 48 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Special Immunology ext 1804 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnem
267. eek 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 24 hours Final 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Peroxisomal Disorder Pex13 15 PEROXPEX1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 2 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Phenobarbital Level PHNO LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Phenylalanine Tyrosine P T LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold or Green Top Microtainer 2ea or a Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed o
268. een or gold top vacutainer or 2 green microtainers SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 cc blood SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport to Lab on ice SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Thursdays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m to 5 p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME Within 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE FOR PATIENTS WITH MSUD ONLY LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Metabolic Diagnostic Lab Ext 1311 Test Name Brazil Nut Rast Test Mnemonic RBRAZIL Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Breakage Study At Nebraska Test Mnemonic BREAKSTUDY NEB Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET TUBES Specimen Container GREEN TOP VA
269. ek TESTING HOURS Sent out may be collected 7 days wk 24 hr day TURN AROUND TIME 3 to 5 days depending on day of collection TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes Hepatitis Be Virus Antigen HEPBEAN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0ml SPECIMEN TRANSPORT Send via tube system SEND OUT yes TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY BE COLLECTED 7 DAYS WK 24HR DAY LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SENT OUTS 4 1300 COMMENTS LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Test Mnemonic HCV Department LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Tuesday and Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m 3p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 24 48 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension 1314 Test Name Hepatitis C Virus Rna Qnt Pcr Test Mnemonic HCVPCRQ Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Lavender Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED Lavender Top Vacutainer VOLUME REQUIRED 5 ML LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE NO BULLETS OR GREEN OR GOLD TOP TUBES NO OTHER TESTING MAY BE PERFORMED FROM THIS VACUTAINER SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 h
270. ek may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments 10 ml urine needed for confirmation test Urine Catecholamine Free Fract CATFR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER OR 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required 5ML RANDOM URINE OR 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION Specimen Transport RANDOM URINE COLLECTION CAN BE SENT BY TUBES SYSTEM DO NOT SEND 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION BY TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time WITHIN 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Lab Processing Instructions RECORD TOTAL VOLUME AND HOURS OF COLLECTION IN A SPECIMEN COMMENT AND ON ALIQUOT LABELS Urine Catecholamines Tot 24hr CATT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 24 Hr urine 10 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do not send via tube system Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 10 14 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Measure and record total volume Urine Chlamydia Pcr CHLAMPCRUR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS GEN PRO
271. ell Silver Syndrome RSSYN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Salicylate Level SAL LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Scai Dna Test Mnemonic SCA1 Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Scallop Rast Test Mnemonic RSCLP Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation t
272. ematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 25 ml to bottom fill line in microtainer or 1 0 ml in vacutainer See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Smith Lemli Opitz Seq DHCR7 SEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Smith Magenis Syndrome Fish SMSF LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS GREEN TOP VACUTAINER SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0ML blood TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY BE COLLECTED 7 DAYS WK 24 HR DAY Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TURN AROUND TIME 3 6 WEEKS TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEND OUT 4 1300 Sodium NA LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS
273. emergency number date and time of collection and the computer user mnemonic of the person collecting the specimen Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 Comments Order Category BB for patients greater than 4 months old BBNEO for patients less than 4 months old FOR BLOOD BANK USE ONLY HISTORY CHECK Collected by Date Time ABO amp Rh Marker s Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Ab ID Auto Directed Available Yes Comment s No Tech Blood Urea Nitrogen BUN LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Body Fluid Amylase BFAMY LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days
274. emonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Urine Microalbumin 24 Hr MA24HR LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 10 ml urine 5 ml minimum from a timed 10 Hr overnight or 24 Hr urine collection Specimen Transport Do Not send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 TIME amp DATE BEGAN TIME amp DATE ENDED Urine Microalbumin Random MA LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container NSU container Volume Required 2 mL urine 1 mL minimum Specimen Transport Via tube system Testing Days Hours Maybe collected 24 hours a day 7 days a week Turn Around Time 2 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Clinical Lab 41300 Lab Collection Instructions SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML URINE min req d 1ML TESTING DAYS HR 24 7 TURN AROUND 2 4 HRS TRANS VIA TUBE SYS YES LAB TESTING SEC PH EXT Clinical lab 41300 Urine Mps Chromatography MPSTUR LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Urine Mps Electrophoresis MPSEL LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Non sterile cup or tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 5 ml urine MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 3 ml urine SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS T
275. end Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Cockroach Rast RCKR LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Coconut Rast RCOCONUT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M
276. end via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 24 hours day Turn around Time Gram stain STAT 30 minutes urgent 1 hour routine within 8 hours Culture Prelim 24 hours Final 3 days LP Final 5 days shunt Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Ephedrine Pseudoephedrine EPHPS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volume Required 10ML URINE 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Erythrocyte Porphyrin FEP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PROTECT FROM LIGHT Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 1ML BLOOD 0 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON WED SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN DO NOT SPIN Erythrocyte Sed Rate ESR LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitatio
277. ension 1804 Transfusion Reaction Workup TRX BBK Blood Bank STOP TRANSFUSION KEEP IV PATENT WITH SALINE CALL BLOOD BANK COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 PRINT THE TRANSFUSION REACTION EVALUATION FORM FROM THE DASHBOARD Blood Transfusion Transfusion Evaluation FOR BLOOD BANK USE ONLY Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department HISTORY CHECK Collected by Date Time ABO amp Rh Marker s Ab ID Auto Directed Available Yes No Comment s Tech Transketolase TKETO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure NO COLLECTION ON FRIDAYS Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3 0ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL DEPARTMENT 4 1300 Comments HEMATOCRIT RESULT NEEDED WITH TEST ORDER HCT AND SEND PURPLE TOP FOR HCT Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Treacher Collins Syndrome TCSYN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patien
278. ent Preparation Remove excess mucous from cervix using the large cleaning swab in the red black package prior to collection Discard cleaning swab Limitation to Procedure Leave blue shaft collection swab only in Tube Specimen Container Aptima swab specimen transport tube Specimen Required 1 Endocervical Male urethral ONLY Volume Required 1 swab per tube Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Wed Fri 0800 may be collected 24 hrs day 7 days week Turn Around Time 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Molecular Diagnostics 1804 Lab Processing Instructions Place specimens in CT NG cup in front sendout area refrigerator within 1 hour of receipt Nicotine amp Metabolites NIC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 1ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Nitrous Blue Tetro NBT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing
279. eparation None Limitation to Procedure None Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Fish Cod Rast RFSH LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Flecainide Level FLC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INS
280. epartment Test Name Test Mnemonic Department or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments PT PTT Fibrinogen and D Dimer may all be performed from the same specimen Fibroblast Pc Pepck Assay PC PEPCK LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Fibroblast Pdh Complex PDHF LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Fibrospect Or Fibrosure FIBROSPECT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Fire Ant Rast RFIRE LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Pr
281. ephobarbital MEPHO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Do Not use Gold Top Vacutainer Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Metanephrine Plasma METS Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Turn Around Time 5 days Special Instructions Specimen cannot be shared between other tests Lab Section Phone Extension Referred Testing 41300 Methanol Chromatography MEOH LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf Methemoglobin Reduc Spec Nec MHGB R LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Yellow Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours
282. er 3 ml Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required Maximum 0 6 ml in Green Top Vacutainer excess specimen may result in clotting Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Includes cytospin WBC Differential Specify joint fluid collection site Kallman Syndrome KALLMAN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Keppra Levitracetam KEP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ketones Acetone Qual KET LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Con
283. er collection procedures This culture includes Campylobacter Shigella Salmonella Aeromonas Plesiomonas and shiga toxin producing E coli All other pathogens must be ordered additionally This test is not performed if patient has been hospitalized greater than 3 days if requested contact the Microbiology Laboratory Does patient have guaiac positive or history of bloody diarrhea yes no Specimen Container Stool in sterile cup or 2 well inoculated Amies clear gel swabs culturettes BLUE AND 1 well inoculated liquid swab culturette WHITE Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 24 hours Final 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Stool Fecal Fat Qualitative FFQUAL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NO PREPARATION NECESSARY UNLESS DIRECTED BY THE DOCTOR Limitation to Procedure NONE Specimen Container STERILE SCREW CAP CUP Volume Required EQUIVALENT TO 1 TABLESPOON FULL IN MEASURING OF THE AMOUNT OF STOOL NEEDED Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours DAILY Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS SENT TO ARUP LABS SALT LAKE CITY UTAH Lab Section Phone Extension 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Tes
284. erase GALT LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN TRANSFUSED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 90 120 DAYS Specimen Container Green Top Vacutainer on ice Volume Required 3 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours May be collected 24 7 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time Up to 1 week Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry Metabolics 4 1311 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Galactokinase GK LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Patient should not have been transfused within the previous 60 days Specimen Container Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Galactose 1 Phosphate Rbc GAL1P LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION
285. ergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Cholesterol CHOL LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Chondrodysplasia Seq Del Dup ARSE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Chrne Congenital Myasthenic CHRNE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparatio
286. est COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Ehlers Danlos Syndrome EDS LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Ehrlichia Pcr EHRPCR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 4 ml blood in purple top vacutainer MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 4 ml blood in purple top vacutainer SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS TESTING HOURS TURN AROUND TIME 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Molecular Diagnostics Extension 1804 COMMENTS Patient should NOT have received antibiotics for 24 hours prior to collection xxx kkk kkk LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Do NOT spin Electrolytes LYT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Microtainer or Vacutainer or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below
287. esting Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Fatty Acid Oxidation Scrn FAO LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Febrile Seizure Evaluation FSE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 6 10 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Fecal Pancreatic Elastase FPE LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container STOOL COLLECTION CONTAINER STERILE CUP Volume Required N A Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 2 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Felbamate FELB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI
288. etabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation 12 14 Hr prior fast overnight is advised Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Vacutainer or Microtainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Pistachio Rast RPIST LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS 5 mL gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 mL blood PER 5 allergens requested MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 6 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 COMMENTS ALLERGEN RAST TESTING FORM must be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician Form should be signed by physician and placed as part of patient s chart FOR MULTIPLE RAST TESTS NO MORE THAN 3 TUBES SHOULD BE DRAWN Pitt Hopkins Syndrome PITTHS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Spec
289. f COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer or microtainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5ml whole blood minimum Send out NO Transport via tube system Yes Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours Sunday thur Thursday 6am 2 30pm Turn Around Time 48 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1311 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT SPIN Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Calcitonin Serum CALN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SEND ON ICE Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Send Out Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Calcium CA LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours da
290. fficient cellular material for interpretation SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m 4 30p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 8 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Hsv Antigen Type2 HSV2 LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS HSV Direct Antigen Collection Kit Obtain from Micro Lab SPECIMEN REQUIRED Lesion Scraping MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT Refer to Collection Kit instructions LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Results dependent upon sufficient cellula material for interpretation SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m 4 30p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 8 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Hsv Pcr HSVPCR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container CSF or purple vacutainer Volume Required 0 5ml ml CSF or 0 3ml EDTA whole blood minimum 0 22ml CSF and 0 22ml whole blood Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours Sun Sat 8am Turn Around Time 1 day Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Htlv I Ii Antibody Test Mnemonic HTLVI II Department LAB Infectious Disease Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTR
291. g Substances SRS LAB Fecal Analysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 1 gm stool 0 5 gm minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Stool Rotavirus Antigen Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department ROTA LAB Virology Container White swab Volume Stool must be visible on swab Special Instructions Resulted on Mon Wed and Fri only Stool Sodium SNA LAB Chemistry Stools COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure X Stool must be liquid Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 1 ml stool 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Stool Sucrose SSUC LAB Fecal Analysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 1 gm stool 0 5 gm minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24
292. h additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Topiramate TOPIR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Total Bilirubin TBIL LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Total Protein TP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml min
293. h baby s label and write on baby s label Mother s Blood Maternal Hiv 1 amp 2 Antibody Sc MHIV LAB Chemistry Inf Disease Maternal COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube or Green top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Daily TESTING HOURS Varies Call extension 1314 for specific times TURN AROUND TIME 24 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension 1314 COMMENTS This is a screening test only and requires further diagnostic work up before patient can be considered positive Maternal Rpr MRPR LAB Serology Maternal Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Wed Fri 0800 1630 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Place all serology specimens in the receiving refrigerator in the box marked Serology COMMENTS If specimen already has mother s label on it please leave label visible Also attach baby s label and write on baby s label Mother s Blood Mc4r Ear
294. hole blood is required Collect at least 250 uL but not more than 500 uL blood in purple top EDTA microtainer or collect 2 0 mL blood in purple top EDTA vacutainer Mix gently Gpc Koh Prep CCKOH MIC Ccc Lab Micro Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Visible skin scrapings or hair shaft are obtained from the infected area and and placed on a glass slide obtained from the GPC lab Skin scrapings may be obtained by swabbing the infected area or by scraping the infected area with a a second glass slide COMMENTS An additional glass slide should be placed on top of the inoculated slide for protection Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department during transport to the GPC laboratory Gpc Monotest CCMONO LAB Ccc Lab Serology Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER First choice 500 uL in purple top EDTA microtainer Second choice 3 0 mL in gold top vacutainer will have extra specimen for EBV if ordered later COMMENTS Collecting specimen for mono test in a purple top microtainer will decrease the turn around time of the test result If a CBC is also ordered collect a second purple top EDTA microtainer for the CBC Gpc Pinworm Prep CCPWP MIC Ccc Lab Micro Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CON
295. hone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Bal Anaerobic Culture BA MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container sterile cup or tube Volume Required 1 10 ml fluid swab culturette is NOT acceptable Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed w no external contamination Testing days hrs Testing performed 7days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hr day Turn around time Prelim 48 hrs Final 4 5 days Lab Section phone ext Microbiology 41871 Bal Cell Count CCBAL LAB Fluid Hematology Bal Culture BALC MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Gram stain is included Specimen Container Fluid sterile cup or tube SWAB CULTURETTE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE Volume Required 1 10 ml of fluid as available Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed w no external spillage Testing days hrs Testing performed 7 days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hr day Turn around time Prelim 24 hours Final 5 days Lab Secti
296. hone Extension Chem 1310 Insulin Level INS LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Ionized Calcium ICA LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Heparinized Syringe or Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 0 5 ml blood 0 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 1 Hr Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Ionized Magnesium IMG LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Heparinized Syringe or Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 0 5 ml blood 0 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System First place sp
297. hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Stool Wbc Smear SWBC LAB Fecal Analysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 0 5 gm stool 0 2 gm minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Stool Trypsin STRY LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container STERILE CONTAINER Volume Required 5GMS STOOL 3GMS MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Strawberry Rast RSTRAW LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comment
298. ia ____ Conjunctivitis Other Viral Culture Lesion VLES MIC Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Gram stain is included in order Specimen Container Dacron or rayon swab in viral transport media Volume Required One swab Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage First place specimen container in an empty bag to protect the label then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 1 week Final 2 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41630 CHECK SYMPTOMS EXHIBITED BY THE PATIENT Headache Pleurisy Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Stiff Neck Fever ____ Paralysis ____ Rash Lesion ____ Coma Diarrhea Upper Respiratory ____ Lymphadenopathy Bronchitis Peri Myocarditis Pneumonia ___ Conjunctivitis Other Viral Culture Stool VST MIC Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Limitation to Procedure Stool or rectal swab accepted Specimen Container Sterile container or dacron or rayon swab in viral transport media
299. ible heart transplant or in heart transplant surgery Isopropanol Chromatogrphy ISOH LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf Itraconazole Drug ITRACON LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Green or Gold top Vacutainers Patient Prep P amp T Level Timed Specimens Limitation to Procedure Drug dosage info Required on Sheet Volume Required 3ml Specimen Transport Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Fri 24 hours Turn around time 4 7 days LAB USER NOTES Freeze P NaHEP or Serum ASAP Specimen Required 3ml Green or Gold top Vac min 2ml Send out Yes LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE 41300 REFLEX TESTS ASSOCIATED W THIS TEST NO Jak2 Mutation JAK2 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Jak3 Dna Analysis JAK3 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER MULTIPLE TUBES NEEDED Volume Required 8ML BLOOD 6ML MINIMUM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport
300. ic Protein MBP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container CSF COLLECTION TUBE Volume Required 1ML CSF 0 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Myeloperoxidase Antibody MPOAB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 1 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Myeloperoxidase Stain MYELOST LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container FOR PERIPHERIAL BLOOD SPECIMENS PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER OR GREEN TOP VACUTAINER FOR BONE MARROW SPECIMENS HEPARINIZED ASPITATE Volume Required PERIPHERIAL BLOOD 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM BONE MARROW 1ML HEPARINIZED ASPIRATE Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Ins
301. id 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Comments Comment the type of body fluid Body Fluid Osmolality BFOSM LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Body Fluid Ph BFPH LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 2 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Body Fluid Potassium BFK LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine conta
302. if not in APTIMA trans tube Trichomonas Wetprep Culture Gr TRICH MIC Parasitology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Non Urine preferred specimen InPouch TV bag obtain from Microbiology Laboratory Urine 15 mL in sterile cup Volume Required see Trichmonas collection procedure call Microbiology Lab at 41872 Specimen Transort DO NOT Send via tube system transport ASAP Limitation to Procedure Use cotton swab only InPouch must be inoculated at bedside for vaginal urethral specimens Testing days hrs Testing performed 7 days wk 24 hrs day Turn around time Wet prep 30 minutes Culture prelim 24 hrs final 5 days Lab Section Ph ext Microbiology 41872 Tricyclic Antidepressant Scr TCA LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container Green and Gold Vacutainer Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Triglyceride TRIG LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or
303. ifferent order collection Specimen Container Pink PedsF vial Bactec x 2 Volume Required 1 3 mls in each vial Specimen Transport Send via Tube System ASAP in foam one vial per bag assure no external contamination Testing Days Hours May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Prelim 24 hours Final 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Comments Comment source of specimen if collected from line i e white lumen Lab Processing Instructions Blood Culture 50kg B2 MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Limitation to Procedure See weight chart for patients lt 50 kg which would require a different order collection Specimen Container Purple Bactec Lytic vial and grey blue Bactec Aerobic Plus vial Volume Required 8 10 mls in each vial minimum amt 3mls Specimen Transport Send via Tube System ASAP in foam one vial per bag Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Prelim 24 hours Final 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 1871 Comments Comment source of specimen if collected from line i e white lumen Blood Fungus Culture FBC MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clini
304. ile urine cup Minimum specimen required is 2 0 mL COMMENTS First morning specimen is preferred Gpc White Blood Cell Count CCWBC LAB Ccc Lab Hematology Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Specimen will be rejected if clotted or is less than the required amount SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Whole blood is required Collect at least 250 uL but not more than 500 uL blood in purple top EDTA microtainer or collect 2 0 mL blood in purple top EDTA vacutainer Mix gently Gram Stain GS MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Tissue sterile cup Fluid sterile cup tube or capped syringe If the above cannot be obtaine a well inoculated swab culturette BLUE is acceptable Volume Required Fluid tissue as available culturette Specimen Transport Sent via tube system assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing Days Hrs 7 days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 7 Turn around Time STAT 30 min Urgent 1 hr routine within 8 hr Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Green Bean Rast RGBEAN LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and addi
305. illed according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing generally performed on Tuesdays from 0700 1430 may be collected 24 hrs day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 9 days depending on day of collection results available by Thursday PM Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Up to two factor assays may be performed from the same Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department blue top vacutainer Each inhibitor ordered will require an additional blue top vacutainer Factor 8 Inhibitor F8 IN LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via
306. imen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Pku Variant Screen Biopterin PKU VAR LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container STERILE URINE CUP Volume Required 5ML URINE 1 ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TRANSPORT ON ICE AND PROTECTED FROM LIGHT Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL DEPARTMENT 4 1300 Comments sPECIMEN MUST BE ON ICE AND PROTECTED FROM LIGHT Lab Processing Instructions Plasma Free Hemoglobin PFH LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System NOT on ice Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 24 Hrs Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Spin and freeze plasma Plasminogen PLASP LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen
307. imen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Efavirenz Sustiva Test Mnemonic EFVL Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREPARATIION LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE SPECIMEN CONTAINER GREEN VACUTAINER VOLUME REQUIRED 4MLSPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT MAY BE COLLECTED 24 HRS DAY 7 DAYS WK TURN AROUND TIME 7 DAYS LABE SECTION PHONE EXTENSION MDL 41311 Test Name Egg White Rast Test Mnemonic REGG Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Egg Yolk Rast Test Mnemonic RYOLK Department LAB Special Immunology Test Name Ehler s Danlos Del Dup Test Mnemonic EDSTYPEADELDUP Department LAB
308. imen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Loeys Dietz Syndrome LDS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Lopinavir Kaletra LOPV Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREP Time of Peak and or Trough Specimen Limitation to Procedure Fill out proper sheet for drug dosage req Specimen Container Green or gold top vacutainer Volumn required 3ml Specimen Transport Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Fri Turn around time 4 7 days SEND OUT Lab Section Phone Extention 41300 Freeze P NaHEP or Serum ASAP Specimen Required 3 ML in Green or Gold Top Vac Minimum Spec Req 2ml in Green or Gold Topo Vac Spec Storage Transport Room Temp Lupus Anticoagulant Workup
309. imum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Total Serum Iga SERUMIGA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments THIS IS PART OF THE CELIAC DISEASE SEROLOGY TEST Lab Processing Instructions Total T3 T3R LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0 mL blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2 0 mL blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 3 4 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 Townes Brocks Syndrome Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TBS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML
310. imum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions House Dust Mites Df Rast RHDMDF LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions House Dust Mites Dp Rast RHDMDP LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 m
311. iner Volume Required 1 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Body Fluid Protein BFP LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Test Name Body Fluid Sodium Test Mnemonic BFNA Department LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Test Name Body Fluid Triglyceride Test Mnemonic BFTRIG Department LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen
312. iner Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Deliver to lab ASAP to be processed Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 1871 Lab Processing Instructions Separate serum ASAP Anti Human Tissue Tg Iga Reflx AHTTIGA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container Gold Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 ml See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 days Lab Section Phone Extensiion Chemistry 1310 Comments This is part of the Celiac Disease or Serology test Anti Jo 1 Ena Ab Each ANTIJO LAB Referred Serology Container Gold top vacutainer Volume 2 ml blood Special Instructions Send out test TO MAYO Anti Mitochondrial Im Asy Ms ANTIMI LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport ASAP so that specimen may be refrigerated for shi
313. iner PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions C Peptide CPEP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 C Reactive Protein CRP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold or Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL Minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 41310 C Reactive Protein High Sens HSCRP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL Minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type
314. ing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Goose Rast Test Mnemonic RGOO Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Gorlin Syndrome Test Mnemonic GORLINSYN Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 6ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TU
315. ing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Cath Tip Culture WCCT MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Special Instructions Only venous arterial caths No JP drains or Foley catheter tips will be accepted Anaerobic cultures can not be done on this source Specimen Container Sterile Cup Volume Required Tip of Catheter Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing days hours 7 days wk 24 hr day Turn Around Prelim 24 hrs final 48 hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Cbc Complete Blood Count CBC LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted Specimen Container Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 25 ml to bottom fill line in microtainer or 1 0 ml in vacutainer See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days w
316. ing Instructions Yellow Jacket Rast RYELJACK LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Zarontin Ethosuximide ZAR LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED GREEN OR PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 1 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Zinc Level ZINC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Metal free syringe obtain from Lab Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System
317. inized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Protein Electrophoresis Serum PROT EL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Protein S Functional PRSFP LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tub
318. ion Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Aspergillus Titer ASPERT LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab ASAP so specimen may be refrigerated for shipping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Wednesday and Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Ast Sgot AST LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 0 6 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Atrx Alpha Thalassemia X Link ATRX LAB Send Out Test COLLEC
319. ions Lithium Level LI LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top microtainer or Gold Top vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Green Top microtainers are not acceptable Liver Kidney Microsomal Ab Igg LKMIGG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 1 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Liver Kidney Microsomal Ab Igg LKMIGGOLD LAB Send Out Test Lobster Rast RLOB LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Spec
320. ired 5ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours TUES SAT Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Biotinidase Mutation Def BTMD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Biotinidase Serum BTNDASE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 mL blood 1 mL minimum KKK KK KK K 2K 2K OK 2K OK K K K 2K 2K OK 2K K K K K K K K 2K K K K K K K OK K K K K K 2K K OK K K K K OK K K KOK A control specimen must be drawn from a person who is not related to the patient It must be collected within 30 minutes of the time that the patient specimen was collected K KK KK K K 2K 2K 2K K 2K K K K K 2K 2K OK 2K K K K K 2K 2K K K K K K K K K OK K K K K K CK 2K K 2K 2K K K K K OK K K KK Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days wk Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Send Out Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Spin separ
321. itation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Peritoneal Anaerobic Culture PDA MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department SPECIMEN REQUIRED 10 MLS OF FLUID IN STERILE CUP OR SYRINGE MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 ML IN STERILE CUP OR SYRINGE SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS TRANSPORT ASAP LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE NONE SEND OUT NO TESTING DAYS DAILY TESTING HOURS 24 HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME PRELIM 48 HOURS FINAL 5 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION MICRO 41871 COMMENTS SEE NURSING PROCEDURES IN OA LIBRARY FOR COLLECTION PROCEDURE Peritoneal Dialysate Culture PDG MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDES GRAM STAIN See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Sterile cup tube or capped syringe Volume Required 1 5mL Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days w
322. l for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Lab Processing Instructions Hpylori Igg Ab HPYLAB LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be severly lipemic hemolyzed heat inactivated or contaminated Specimen Container 6 mL SST vacutainer Volume Required 1 5 mL minimum in Red or SST vacutainer Specimen Transport Send via tube system Testing Days Hours Testing performed on Mondays may be collected 24 hrs 7 days Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 41871 Comments Label specimen as Acute or Convalescent Lab Processing Instructions Separate serum ASAP Hspb1 Cmt2f Dna Sequencing HSPB1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 13
323. lic Diagnostic Lab Ext 1311 Lab Processing Instructions If only P GLY Glycine is ordered change ord to AAIND and type Glycine in cmts when spec rec d Glycogen Stor Disease Scr GSDE LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Clinical History Symptoms with indication of suspected disease or enzyme deficiency Glycogen Stor Disease Scr GSDE LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Container Sterile Cup Volume 1 gm tissue biopsy unfixed Splecial Instructions Call Metabolic Lab before obtaining Ext 1311 Transport to lab immediately must be frozen in lab Clinical Summary MUST ACCOMPANY specimen Send out test to Y T Chen M D Ph D Glyeogen Storage Disease Lab Room 234 Bell Bldg Trent Drive Duke University Medical Center Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Durham NC 27710 Glycogen Storage Dis Type 2 GSDTYPEII LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Glycogen Storage Disease 1a GSD1A LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIO
324. line or above site of administration Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Peak specimen should be collected 30 minutes after IV dose and 1 hour after IM dose Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 HEFEHEEAEEEEAEEAEEAEEEEREEAEESE G HEHE Document EXACT times as follows Time Medication Administered Time flush completed TE TEE ETE ETE ETEEREEEREHE ETE EREREREHERERE EE EHF HEHE Gentamicin Level Random GENT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Gentamicin Level Trough TGENT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vac
325. llows Time Medication Administered Time flush completed JEHETETERE ERE IEREHETERERE ERE IERERERERERER Test Name Vancomycin Level Random Test Mnemonic VANC Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 7 ml blood minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Vancomycin Level Trough Test Mnemonic TVANC Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 7 ml blood minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 HEFEHEEAEEEEAEEAE EEE EXACT time specimen collected 3E OE E ERERERRERERHEREREREREHE EHE AERA ARAREE Test Name Varicella Ag Screen Test Mnemonic VZAG Department LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Slide obtained from Virology Lab SPECIMEN REQUIRED Lesion scraping MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT Cellular material from the base of the lesion LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Insufficient cellular ma
326. logyy Extension 1804 COMMENTS Note whether pre immunization post immunization or random Test Name Polg Related Disorders Seq Test Mnemonic POLGSEQ Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Pompe Dna Analysis Test Mnemonic POMPEDNA Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 6ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Pork Rast Test Mnemonic RPRK Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test
327. lue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments PT PTT Fibrinogen and D Dimer may all be performed from Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department the same specimen Activated Protein C Resistance APCR LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section
328. ly Onset Obesity MC4R LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Mdma amp Metabolite Ecstasy ECSTASY LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volume Required 5ML URINE Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Measles Virus Igg Antibody MEASG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Measles Virus Igm MEASM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc
329. may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Dehydroepiandrosterone Dhea DHEA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Deoxycorticosterone Doc DOC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Desipramine DES LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES Specimen Container GREEN OR RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERR
330. me Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Narcolespy Dna Test NARDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container PURPLE TOP NO BULLET TUBES Volume Required 2 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Fri 24 hrs SEND OUT YES Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension SEND OUT 4 1300 COMMENTS OBTAIN TEST REQUISITION FROM LAB oceceeeeecLAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Nc Maternal Milk Inf Disease NCMATMILK LAB Lab COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Inadvertent Milk Policy Before Ordering Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container Gold Vacutainer s Volume Required 7 0 ml Specimen Transport Send via tube system Testing Days Hrs Varies by Test Turn around time Varies by Test Lab Section Ph Chem 41310 BB 41314 Serology 41930 INCLUDES HEP B SURFACE ANTIGEN HEP C VIRUS ANTIBODY HIV 182 AB SCREEN HTLV I II ANTIBODY RPR Nelfinavir Viracept NELFL LAB Send Out Test Patient Preparation Peak amp Trough Timed Spec Limitation to procedure Drug dosage info Required on Sheet Specimen Container GREEN OR GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML WHOLE BLOOD IN GREEN OR GOLD TOP VAC Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP May use tube system SEND
331. me Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time 24 hours from receipt by reference lab Lab Section Phone Ext Microbiology 41871 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Send out to ARUP test 70322 Urine Magnesium UMG LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container NonSterile container Volume Required 2 ml Urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Mercury UMER LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP TUBE Volume Required 5ML URINE 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Urine Metanephrines Total METP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 20 ml of well mixed 24 Hr Urine 10 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do Not send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Methyl Malonic Acid UMMASC LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool Test Name Test Mn
332. me Required 3 0 ML Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension SEND OUT 4 1300 Connexin 30 CONX30 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Connexin 30 Hearing Loss CX30 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Connexin 32 Sequencing Del CX32SEQ LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Connexin Related Deafness Eval CONXEVAL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Sp
333. me Required 5ML URINE 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Fluoride Serum FLUORIDE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 7ML BLOOD 6ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 10 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Fm Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy FMHCM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Folate FOL LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Aro
334. men Transport RT Tube system ok Testing Days Hours Monday only 7am to 3pm but can be collected anytime Turn around time 7 days Lab section phone MGL 41311 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Ch50 Complement Activity CH50 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO SEPARATOR OR GEL TUBES Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SEPARATE CELLS FROM SERUM AND FREEZE TO 70C ASAP Chaetomium Rast RCHAE Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Chagas Dis Ab G Protoz Nes Int Test Mnemonic CDAB
335. men Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Lysosomal Enzyme Screen LES LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Clinical history form MUST accompany specimen Specimen Container Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 10 ml blood 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected Mon Thurs before 1400 Turn Around Time 30 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Magnesium MG LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Microtainer or Vacutainer or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Malaria Smear PMALST MIC Parasitology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Purple Top microt
336. ministration of glucola Non sterile urine specimen is collected with EACH blood draw 5 After testing completed resume previous diet orders Glucose 6 Phos Dehydrogenase G6PD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PATIENT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN TRANSFUSED WITHIN 90 120 DAYS OF DRAWING SPECIMEN Specimen Container PURPLE OR GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN DO NOT SPIN Glucose Insulin Tol Test 3 Hr 3HGITT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer Non sterile container for urine s SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 ml blood for EACH draw 1 0 ml urine for EACH collection MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 5 ml blood for EACH draw 0 5 ml urine for EACH collection SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 KK SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS eeeeeec 1 NPO after midnight 2 The FBS is drawn and delivered to Lab 3 If FBS is greater than 200 notify MD prior to administering glucola Administer glucola according to the following dosages Under 12 yrs 1oz 5kg 12 yrs and older 10 oz 4 Specimen
337. mistry MDL 1311 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Westergren Ery Sed Rate WESR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 DAY Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Western Blot Hiv WBL LAB Virology Western Blot Htlv WBLH LAB Virology Wheat Rast RWHT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions White Blood Cell Count WBC LAB Hematology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Spe
338. monic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Results from NEONATES should be interpreted with CAUTION SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Specimen must be received in Lab by 7a m on Tuesday SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Tuesday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m 4 30p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Toxoplasma Infant Panel So TOXOINSO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NOT FOR PATIENTS OVER 6MOS OF AGE FOR PATIENTS OVER 6MOS ORDER TOXOPLASMA PANEL Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Toxoplasma Panel Send Out TOXOSO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6MOS UNDER 6MOS ORDER INFANT PANEL Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions T
339. mum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Osmolar Gap Profile OSMG LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Osmotic Fragility OF LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Prep None Specimen Container 2ml Green Top Vac amp 2 unfixed smears Min Required 2 ml Green top Vac Spec Storage Transport Room Temp Send out Yes Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon thru Fri 24hrs Turn around 3 5 days LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE NO BULLET TUBES REFLEX TESTS ASSOCIATED W THIS TEST NO Lab Section Phone Extension 41300 Ostengen Imperfecta Blood Dna OICOL1A LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N
340. must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Platelet Aggregation PA LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Both BLUE AND PURPLE top tubes are needed Limitation to Procedure Testing must be completed within 3 hours of specimen collection Specimen Container 4 Blue Top Vacutainers and 1 Purple Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 mL in each of four 2 0 mL Blue Top Vacutainers correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to the BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume and 0 25 mL to bottom fill iine in Purple
341. n N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Chromium CHROM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container ROYAL BLUE TOP VACUTAINER OR METAL FREE SYRINGE BOTH OBTAINED FROM LAB Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Chromosome Analysis Blood CABP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours DAILY Turn Around Time 7 14 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN DO NOT SPIN Chromosome Analysis Hi Res CAHR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient
342. n Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Lyme Disease Antibody LYME AB LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 mL blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 mL blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 ASSOCIATED REFLEX TESTS Includes Western Blot if reactive Lyme Western Blot G amp M LYMEW LAB Referred Serology Lymphocye Inf Response Tb Qt LYMRESPTBQT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GREEN TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN Lymphocyte Subsets LYMSUBSET LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Speci
343. n Container YELLOW ACD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 10ML BLOOD 8ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Bile Acids Fractionated BAFR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Send Out Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Bile Acids Total BA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure NONE Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD MINIMUM 3ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours 7 DAYS WEEK Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL TESTING 4 1300 Comments SEND OUT TEST TO ARUP Lab Processing Instructions NONE Bioavailable Testosterone Shbg TSTBIOSHBG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Requ
344. n Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Urine Bile Acid Metabolites BAM LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container None sterile urine container Volume Required 10 ml urine Specimen Transport Send via tube system on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 weeks Send Out Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry Metabolics 1311 Urine Calcium UCA LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container 24 Hr urine container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments 24 Hr urine specimen may be collected Urine Cannabinoids Sgl Drg CI UCAN LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days we
345. n Wed and Fri may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Pheresis Only Cd34 CD34 LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 2 0ml Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 ml See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon Fri 8am 2pm Turn Around Time 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension SPECIAL IMMUNOLOGY 41804 Comments For Stem Cell Apheresis only Phoma Betae Rast RPB LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Phosphorus PHOS Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or G
346. n and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Risto Plasma Substitution RPS LAB Coagulation Ristocetin Cofactor RIST LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Vacutainer Volume Required Two 2 2 0 mL Vacutainer tubes 1 8 mL Whole Blood in each tube volume is crucial Factor VIII VW Antigen and Ristocetin Cofactor may be performed from the same specimen Minimum Specimen Required Two 2 2 0 mL Vacutainer tubes 1 8 mL Whole Blood in each tube Spec Storage Transport Requirements Blue Sodium Citrate Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing generally performed on Tuesdays May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 9 days depending on day of collection results available by Thursday PM Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Because of the risk of specimen activation in traumatic collection performance of von Willebrand Workup is not recommended in patients less than two years of age Rnp Ena Ab Each RNP LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD
347. n to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 5 ml See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Erythropoietin ERP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Essential Fatty Acid EFA LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation 12 14 Hr overnight fast is advised Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 21 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem Metabolics 1311 Estradiol Level Serum EST LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department
348. nd Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Orange Rast Test Mnemonic RORANGE Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Osmolality OSM LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Mini
349. ng Instructions Angelman Prader Will Methyl ANSYDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 6 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension send outs 4 1300 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme ACE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Anion Gap Without K AGP LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container GREEN OR GOLD MICROTAINER VACUTAINER Volume Required 0 5 mL BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours 24 7 Turn Around Time 2 HR Lab Section Phone Ext 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Anti Dna DNA LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRA
350. ng specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Cicn1 Dna Sequencing Athena Test Mnemonic CLCN1DNA Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Clo Test H Pylori Id Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department CLO MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container CLOtest acquire from Microbiology Laboratory Volume Required Small amount of tissue collected in GI Lab Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container has no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 4 hours Final 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Clonazepam Clonopin CLON LAB Send Out Test COLLECTI
351. nic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Cimetidine Tagamet TAGA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER MULTIPLE TUBES Volume Required 7ML BLOOD 6ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ck Isoenzymes CKISO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 4ml Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml Blood 1ml Serum Specimen Transport Room Temperature Testing Days Hours Monday Friday Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension Send outs 4 1300 Ckmb Ck2 CKMB LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube
352. ns protect from light Vitamin K1 Level VITK1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure PROTECT SPECIMEN FROM LIGHT Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML URINE 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Vicad Gene Sequence Analysis VLCADSEQ LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Von Hippel Lindau Del Dup VHL DELDUP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Von Hippel Lindau Seq VHL SEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Tim
353. nstructions Mycophenolic Acid Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department MMF LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Mycoplasma Igg Antibody MYCOIGG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL Minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Tuesdays 0800 1630 may collect 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around time 1 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Freeze at 20C Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Ab Igm MYCOM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Myelin Bas
354. nt Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Factor 7 Assay F7A LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing generally performed on Tuesdays from 0700 1430 may be collected 24 hrs day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 9 days depending on day of collection results available by Thursday PM Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Up to two factor assays may be performed from the same blue top vacutainer Factor 8 Assay F8 LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be f
355. nt Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Mumps Virus Igm Serum MUMPSM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Muscular Dystrophy Males DMDEL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Musk Antibody MUSK LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing I
356. nt Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 1871 Test Name Alpha Fetoprotein Quant Test Mnemonic ALFETOQ Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure NON MATERNAL TUMOR MARKER ONLY Specimen Container GOLD Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 1871 Alpha Galactosidase A Seq FABRY LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Alps Panel ALPS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around
357. ntainer gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Lamotrigine Lamictal Serum LAM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Latex Rast RLATEX LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn A
358. nterfere with results Aic Hemoglobin A1C LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER Purple top vacutainer or microtainer COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container 2 ml Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Mon Fri 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin Aarskog Scott Syndrone Fgd1 FGD1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Abca3 Related Surfactant Def ABCA3 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around
359. ntibodies may be performed from the same specimen See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 days Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Comments Anticardiolipin Antibodies are also known as Phospholipid Antibodies or Cardiolipin Antibodies Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Antidiuretic Hormone ADH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 6 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turnaround Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Antigen Proliferation AGT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Requires Immunology consult Do NOT collect on Wednesdays Specimen Container 2 5 ml Green Top Vacutainers and 1 3 ml Red Top Vacutainer Volume Required
360. ntly Fescue Rast RFES LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Fetal Hemoglobin Apt Test APT LAB Fecal Analysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 gm stool or 1 ml gastric fluid Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Stool is the specimen of choice but gastric may be used Fibrin Degradation Prod FDP LAB Coagulation Fibrinogen Assay FIB LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic D
361. o Lab 3 If FBS is greater than 200 notify MD prior to administering glucola Administer glucola according to the following dosages Under 12 yrs 1oz 5kg 12 yrs and older 10 oz 4 Specimens are timed and drawn at 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours and 4 hours after administration of glucola Non sterile urine specimen is collected with EACH blood draw 5 After testing completed resume previous diet orders Test Name Glucose Tol Test 5 Hr Test Mnemonic 5HGIT Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold or green top tube for blood s Non sterile container for urine s SPECIMEN REQUIRED 0 5 ml blood for EACH draw 1 0 ml urine for EACH collection MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 0 4 ml blood for EACH draw 0 5 ml urine for EACH collection SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 soeceeem SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS eeeeeec 1 NPO after midnight 2 The FBS is drawn and delivered to Lab 3 If FBS is greater than 200 notify MD prior to administering glucola Administer glucola according to the following dosages Under 12 yrs 1oz 5kg Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 12 yrs and older 10 oz 4 Specimens are timed and drawn at 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours and 5 hours after ad
362. o Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Scl 70 Antibody Test Mnemonic SCL70 Department LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS COLLECTION CONTAINER GOLD SST SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ML BLOOD MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 ML BLOOD SEND OUT YES TESTING DAYS MAY BE COLLECTED 7 DAYS WEEK TESTING HOURS MAY BE COLLECTED 24 HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 3 5 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION SEROLOGY EXTENSION 1870 Test Name Scnia Complete Evaluation Test Mnemonic SCN1A Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SY
363. old Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Phytanic Acid PHYAC LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation 12 14 Hr Fast is advised Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 21 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Lab Processing Instructions Separate freeze plasma and refrigerate rbcs Pigweed Rast RPIG LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not o
364. old Vacutainer amp Purple Vacutainer Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 2ml Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET TUBES Testing Days Mon Fri Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out 24 hrs Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extensiion 41300 Comments Lab processing Instructions Whole blood and Serum 3ml specimen required minimum 2ml Reflex tests associated w this test No Celontin amp Normethsuximide CELON LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure NO GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Specimen Container Red Top Vacutainer ONLY Volume Required 3 ml blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Ceruloplasmin CER LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Cf 2 Hour Glucose CF2HRGLU LAB Chemistry SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 FULL GOLD OR
365. ology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold SST SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 cc blood SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Deliver to Lab ASAP SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 to 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Cadasil Complete Dna Analysis CADASIL LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4 0ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN THURS 24HR DAY Turn Around Time 1 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions WHOLE BLOOD DO NOT SPIN Caffeine Level CAFF LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer or Gold microtainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Monday thru Friday may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 to 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Cah3 Steroid Profile CAH3 LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Cs
366. om your patient Once the appropriate sample quantity has been collected send to the lab Volume Required 2 grams 5 tests Specimen Transport Transport via the tube system at room temperature Testing Days Hours Send to reference lab Monday Thursday Turn Around Time 2 3 days Lab Section Phone ext Metabolic Lab 41311 Comments Meconium collection kits can be used but are not required Med Ch Acyl Dehydrogenase MCAD LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Write MCAD on PKU card Specimen Container PKU Card Volume Required Fill all circles completely with blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 30 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Men Adenovirus Antibodies MENAD LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men California Encephal Igm MENCALM LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes Test Name Test Mnemonic Depar
367. omments DOCUMENT START AND STOP TIMES ON REQUISITION Lab Processing Instructions Urine Total Protein UTP LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Trimethylamine TMA LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool Container Special sterile container Obtain in lab SPECIMEN REQUIRED 10 ML URINE IN GLASS CONTAINER ON ICE MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 5 ML URINE Special Instructions Seal tightly Place on ice and transport ASAP Urine Urea Nitrogen UUREA LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Uric Acid UURI LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube
368. on Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Urine Myoglobin Screen UMYO LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Transport to lab within 1 Hr of collection Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 10 ml urine 6 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1315 Urine N Acetylaspartic Acid N AAA LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Container Non sterile Volume Minimum 5 cc urine Special Instructions Send out test Urine N Telopeptide X Linked NT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 30 ml urine 20 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Ng Gc Pcr NGPCRUR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS IF THIS TEST IS BEING ORDERED ON A PRE PUBERTAL CHILD OR AN OLDER CHILD WHO IS NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE AS PART OF A SEXUAL ABUSE EVALUATIION IT SHOULD ONLY BE CONSIDERED A SCREENING TOOL IT IS NOT DIAGNOSTI
369. on Phone Extension 41300 Lab Processing Instruction Whole Blood Specimen kk kk kk kk k 8ml in Yellow top Vac ACD Solution Reduced Ristocetin Aggreg RRA LAB Coagulation Ref Anti T Cruzi Chagas RCGS BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Antibody Screen RAS BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Blood Group And Rh RABORH BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Cmv RCMV BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Hepatitis B Total Core RHBC BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Hepatitis C Virus RHCV BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Hiv 1 2 Antibody RHIV BBK Blood Bank Reference Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Htlv 1 amp 2 Antibody RHTLV BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Nat Hiv 1 Hcv Hbv RNAT BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank at 4 1314 for requirements Ref Nat West Nile Virus RNATWNV BBK Blood Bank Reference Call Blood Bank
370. on phone ext Microbiology 41871 Banana Rast RBAN LAB Special Immunology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Basic Metabolic Profile ED LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top microtainer or vacutainer or Gold Top vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Microtainer to within lines mix gently Beckwith Wiedermann Synd BECKWIED LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pa
371. onal allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Tissue Pc Pepck Assays Test Mnemonic P PT Department LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Test Name Tissue Pyr Dehyd Complex Test Mnemonic PDHT Department LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Tissue Transglutaminase Ab Iga TTGIGA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 7 10 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Tissue Transglutaminase Ab Igg TTGIGG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 7 10 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 130
372. one Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Creatinine CR LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Cryoglobulin CRYOG LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Red top vacutainers kept warm in water 37 C SPECIMEN REQUIRED 10 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Tubes should be pre warmed in warm water After specimen collected return tubes to warm water and transport to Lab ASAP SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Thursday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM NO must be transported in warm water LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1630 COMMENT Patient should be FASTING Cryptococcus Antigen CRYPS LAB Referred Serology CO
373. onic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Cd4 Thelper THP LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Cd45rora Cd4 45RORA T HELPER LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Cd45rora Cd8 45RORA T SUPRSR LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Cd56 Nk Cells NK CELL LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Cd5cd19 B Cells CD519 LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Cd8 T Supressor TSP LAB Special Immunology LLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Cdalphabeta T Cells ALPHA BETA LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Cdgammadelta T Cells GAMMA DELTA LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Call Special Immunology Extension 1804 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Depa
374. onic Department COMMENTS ALLERGEN RAST TESTING FORM must be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician Form should be signed by physician and placed as part of patient s chart FOR MULTIPLE RAST TESTS NO MORE THAN 3 TUBES SHOULD BE DRAWN Sex Hormone Binding Globulin SHBG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Sheep Sorrel Rast RSHS LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Shoxdna Profile Esoterix SHOXDNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 4 ML MINI
375. ood 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 7 Dehydrocholesterol 7DHC LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out A1 Typing A1 Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Label MUST include patient name medical record number account number or emergency number date and time of collection and the computer user mnemonic of the person collecting the specimen Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 A1a Antitrypsin AAT LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml Blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Tested Monday Thursday 0800 1400 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Special Immunology 1804 Lab Processing Instructions Testing requires cell free serum Spin X 2 if necessary to clear serum of RBCs Gross hemolysis and lipemia may i
376. or ordered will require an additional blue top vacutainer Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Factor 9 Inhibitor F9 IN LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing generally performed on Tuesdays from 0700 1430 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 9 days depending on day of collection results available by Thursday PM Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Factor 9 Assay must also be ordered with this test The Factor Assay and Factor Inhibitor each require one blue top vacutainer Familial Hibernian Fever TRAPS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD
377. ormed on Tuesdays only may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 4 1311 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE PLASMA WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF COLLECTION Test Name Quinidine Serum Test Mnemonic QUIN Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Rab7 Cmt2b Dna Sequencing Test Mnemonic RAB7 Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Ragweed Giant Rast Test Mnemonic RAGG Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen
378. ours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 4 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION X41300 Test Name Hepatitis D Virus Ab Test Mnemonic HDVAB Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 7 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Hered Hemor Telangiectasia Seq Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department HHT SEQ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Hereditary Multiple Exostoses HME LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 ML blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING HOURS 24 hours day 7 DAYS A WEEK TURN AROUND TIME 3 6 WEEKS TRANSPO
379. partment Specimen Transport SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SENT OUT MAY BE COLLECTED 7 DAYS WK 24HRS DAY TURN AROUND TIME 4 6 WEEKS LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SEND OUT 4 1300 COMMENTS PLEASE OBTAIN A REQUISITION FOR THIS TEST FROM THE LAB Mtdna Point Mutation Deletion MTDNAPT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Mthfr Gene Mutation MTHFR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Mucoplysaccaride Enzymes MPSE LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Mumps Virus Igg Serum MUMPSG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Departme
380. partment Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name HBVDNAQN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 2 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Hepatitis B Surface Ab Eh HBSABEH LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease Hepatitis B Surface Antibody HBSAB LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m 3 m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension 1314 COMMENT Specimen must be received by 7a m on Friday to be tested that day Hepatitis B Surface Antigen HBSAG LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Daily TESTING HOURS Varies Call extension 1314 for specific testing times TURN AROUND TIME 24 48 hours TR
381. patient s chart Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Walnut Tree Rast RWAL LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Wasp Rast RWASP LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signe
382. pecimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Surfactant Protein B Def SFTPB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Surfactant Protein C Def SFTPC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Surfactant Protein C Defficent SURCPRDEF LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic
383. pecimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Enterovirus Pcr ENVPCR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF Tube 1 SPECIMEN REQUIRED 0 5 cc CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 0 2 cc CSF SPECIMEN STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport to Lab within 1 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department hour of collection SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS MON THUR TESTING HOURS TURN AROUND TIME 7 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Molecular Diagnostics Extension 1804 Environmental Culture EC MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Gram stain is included in order Specimen Container Sterile cup tube 2 or capped syringe Volume Required 1 10mL of fluid as available Specimen Transport S
384. pmt Enzyme TPMTENZ LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Tpmt Genetics TPMTGEN LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREPARATION None LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE NO BULLET TUBES SPECIMEN CONTAINER PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER VOLUME REQUIRED 4 0ML Minimum Required 2ml SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM TESTING DAYS HOURS SENT OUT Mon Fri 24 hr testing TURN AROUND TIME 3 5 DAYS DEPENDING ON THE DAY OF COLLECTION LAB SECTION PHONE SEND OUTS 4 1300 COMMENTS LAB PROCESSING INSTURCTIONS Whole blood Specimen Transferrin TRANS LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 5 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday and Thursday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 11a m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Special Immunology Ext
385. port TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Anti Gliadin Iga Antibodies AGLIGA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments THIS IS PART OF THE CELIAC DISEASE SEROLOGY TEST Lab Processing Instructions Anti Gliadin Igg AGLIGG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments THIS IS PART OF THE CELIAC DISEASE SEROLOGY TEST Lab Processing Instructions Anti Glom Bsmt Mem Im Asy Ms AGBM LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Include physician name and phone number to contact Specimen Conta
386. pping SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Saturday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Anti Mullerian Hormone AMH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE SERUM WITHIN ONE HOUR Anti Neutrophil Ab Granulocyt NEUT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Limitation to Procedure Do Not use Gold Top Vacutainer Specimen Container Red Top Vacutainer Only Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Anti Parietal Cell Ab ANTIPAC LAB Immunology Anti Platelet Ab Direct ANPLTD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 6 0
387. protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Testing performed on Thursday may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem MDL 1311 Urine Homovanillic Acid 24hour HVA24 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure ABSTAIN FROM MEDICATIONS 72 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION LEVODOPA INTERFERES WITH PROCEDURE DISCONTINUE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE COLLECTION REFRIGERATE URINE DURING COLLECTION DOCUMENT COLLECTION START AND STOP TIME ON REQUISITION Specimen Container 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required 4ML Specimen Transport TRANSPORT TO LAB ON ICE DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions RECORD TOTAL VOLUME HOURS IN THE SPECIMEN COMMENT AND ON THE ALIQUOT LABEL Urine Homovanillic Acid Random HVA Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE ABSTAIN FROM MEDICATIONS 72 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION SEND ON ICE LEVODOPA INTERFERES W
388. ransport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Run on Wed only may collect 24 7 Comment must be in lab by 0700 Wed to be run that day Turn around time 1 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Cmv Pcr Quantitative CMVPCR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 5 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2 cc blood SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS TESTING HOURS TURN AROUND TIME Thursday following submission of specimen TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Molecular Diagnostics Extension 1804 COMMENTS Cobalt COBALT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container METAL FREE SYRINGE OR ROYAL BLUE VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments BOTH METAL FREE SYRINGE AND ROYAL BLUE VACUTAINER CAN BE OBTAINED FROM LAB Lab Processing Instructions Coccidioides Antibody COCCI LAB Referred Serology Container Gold top vacutainer Volume 2 cc blood Special Instructions Send out test to Mayo Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Cockayne Syndrome Seq CS LAB S
389. ransport to lab on ice SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday thru Friday TESTING HOURS 9a m 5p m TURN AROUND TIME Within 30 days Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1311 Urine Mps Tlic MPSTLC LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Urine Mps Mucopolysaccharide MPSSC LAB Metabolic Lab Urine Stool COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile Urine Container Volume Required 5 ml urine 3 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Testing performed on Thursday may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Up to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extention Chem MDL 1311 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST Place urine in screw cap container and freeze immediately Urine Myoglobin Quantiative MYOU LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP Volume Required 2ML URINE Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Secti
390. rate Urine Porphyrin Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department UR POR LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 10 ml urine 6 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 0700 2300 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time Within 24 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Porphyrins Quantitative POR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Refrigerate specimen during collection and protect from light Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 10 ml aliquot of 24 Hr urine 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do Not send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Protect specimen from light and refrigerate Urine Potassium UK LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container NonSterile container Volume Required 2 mL Urine 1 mL minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urin
391. rderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Pine Nut Rast RPINE LAB Special Immunology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS 5 mL gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 mL blood PER 5 allergens requested MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 6 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 COMMENTS ALLERGEN RAST TESTING FORM must be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician Form should be signed by physician and placed as part of patient s chart FOR MULTIPLE RAST TESTS NO MORE THAN 3 TUBES SHOULD BE DRAWN Pinworm Paddle PPWPR MIC Parasitology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Pinworm paddle acquire from cart system Volume Required see above Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure no external contamination Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 24 hours day Turn around Time Final 30 minutes Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Pipecolic Acid PPC LAB M
392. re MUST USE COLLECTION KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWED Specimen Container BREATH TECK UBIT KIT OBTAINED FROM LAB Volume Required SEE KIT INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Transport COURIER DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 1 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ultra Fsh Serum UFSH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container One 4ml Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required Minimal 2ml Specimen Transport Tube system courier Transportable Thru Tube System Yes Testing Days Hours Monday thru Friday Turn Around Time 3 4 days Lab Section Phone ext 41300 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE SERUM WITHIN ONE HOUR OF COLLECTION Ultra Leutinizing Hormone ULH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container One 4ml Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required Minimal 2ml Specimen Transport Tube system courier Transportable Thru Tube System Yes Testing Days Hours Monday thru Friday Turn Around Time 3 4 days Lab Section Phone ext 41300 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE SERUM WITHIN ONE HOUR OF COLLECTION Ureaplasma Mycoplasma Culture UR
393. rile urine container Volume Required 1 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Body Fluid Creatinine BFCR LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container NSU Volume Required 1 mL Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours 24 7 Turn Around Time 4 HR Lab Section Phone Ext 41300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Body Fluid Crystals BFCRY LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 2 ml body fluid 1 0 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Body Fluid Culture WBF MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Gram
394. round Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Ldh LDH LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Ldh Isoenzymes LDISO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold Top Vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 4 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 3 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 5 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 Lead LEAD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Tan Top Vacutainer KEEENOtE Lab tests other than LEAD can no longer be performed A oexoieeeeon the TAN top specimens EU eee a KEEKEEKE EI OK OK OR ONE Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours May be collected 24 hour
395. roxylase Aby ADRENABY Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours TUESDAYS Turn Around Time 2 10 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Adrenocorticotropic Hormone ACTH LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Afb Stain And Culture AFB MIC Mycobacteriology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Tissue sterile cup Fluid sterile cup tube or capped syringe Blood MycoF Lytic bottle red white cap If the above can no
396. rtment Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Cdkl5 Comprehensive CDKL5 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Celia Gene CG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Celiac Serology Prometheus PROMCELIAC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension 41300 Celiaplus Celiac4 Celia Gene CELIAPLUS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container 2ML G
397. ructions NONE Progesterone Serum PROG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Prolactin PROL LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Do not draw sample until patient has been awake for at least two hours Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 5 days Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Propranolol Drug Nes PROP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Prostate Specific Antigen PSA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen
398. s Testosterone Total Serum TST LAB Send Out Test OLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Tetanus Antibody TET LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 cc blood SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monthly but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8a m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 30 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Special Immunologyy Extension 1804 COMMENTS Note whether pre immunization or random Tetrahydroaldosterone TETHYALDO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure MUST BE 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION Specimen Container 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required N A Specimen Transport COURIER DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 2 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments DOCUMENT START AND STOP TIMES ON REQUISITION Lab Processing Instructions Theophylline Level Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department
399. s Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Strep Antigen Reflex SA MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures 2 SWABS ARE REQUIRED If antigen test is negative culture will be performed Specimen Container Dual liquid Stuart s swabs culturette RED Volume Required as above Specimen Transport Sent via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external contamination Testing days hours Testing performed 7 days wk 24 hrs day Turn around time Antigen 30 min Culture Prelim 24 hours final 48 hours Lab section phone extension Microbiology 41871 Strep Culture RSS MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Container Amies clear gel swab culturette BLUE for CULTURE ONLY If both culture and antigen are to be done use dual liquid Stuart s swab culturette RED Volume Required See above Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP ass
400. s MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Bermuda Rast RBER LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Beta 2 Glycopro Abys Igg Igm B2BGM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Prep None Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer no bullet tubes Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Volume Required 2ML Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Mon thru Friday 24 hours Turn Around Time 4 to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension 41300 Beta 2 Glycoprotein Iga B2GA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Vol
401. s are timed and drawn at 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours and 3 hours after administration of glucola Non sterile urine specimen is collected with EACH blood draw 5 After testing completed resume previous diet orders Test Name Glucose Insulin Tol Test 4 Hr Test Mnemonic 4HGITT Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer for blood s Non sterile container for urine s SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 0 ml blood for EACH draw 1 0 ml urine for EACH collection MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 5 ml blood for EACH draw 0 5 ml urine for EACH collection SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 1 hour TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 KK SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS eeeeeec 1 NPO after midnight 2 The FBS is drawn and delivered to Lab 3 If FBS is greater than 200 notify MD prior to administering glucola Administer glucola according to the following dosages Under 12 yrs 1oz 5kg 12 yrs and older 10 oz 4 Specimens are timed and drawn at 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours and 4 hours after administration of glucola Non sterile urine specimen is collected with EACH blood draw 5 After testing completed resume previous diet orders Test Name Glucose Insulin Tol Test 5 Hr Test Mnemonic 5HGITT Department LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube for blood s
402. s day Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department 7 days week Turn Around Time 48 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Referred Testing 1300 Legionella Antibody Titer LEGT LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 4 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 COMMENTS Acute and Convalescent gt 21 days after onset strongly recommended Legionella Culture LEGCULT LAB Referred Serology Leptospirosis Antibody LEPTO LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Twice weekly but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 COMMENTS Initial specimen should be collected at onset of illness second specimen should be drawn at 2 4 weeks Leukemia Lymphoma Panel LEULYP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION I
403. s ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Performed on Tuesday only may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days depending on day of collection Lab Section Phone Extension Metabolics 1311 LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN SEPARATE AND FREEZE PLASMA WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF COLLECTION Baclofen Drug Nes BACLO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER 3 or 4 Tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 5 cc CSF LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Salicyclic acid has the potential to interfere SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days week TESTING HOURS 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 3 to 4 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 COMMENTS Patient should not have taken aspirin within 24 hours of sample collection Bahia Rast RBAH LAB Special Immunology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section P
404. s of the tube number MAINTAIN STERILITY OF ALL CSF SPECIMENS Csf Cmv Igg MENCMVGCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Cmv Igm MENCMVMCSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Coxsackie A Virus MENCOXACSF LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS CSF SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3ml CSF MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Csf Coxsackie B Virus MENCOXBCSF LAB Virology COLLECTI
405. s week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Valproic Acid Free FVALP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS ASAP Test Name Vancomycin Level Peak Test Mnemonic PKVANC Department LAB Chemistry Time of medication administration and time of flush MUST be written on requisition delivered to Lab with specimen Do NOT draw sample from same line or above site of administration COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Peak specimen should be collected 2 hours after the START of the infusion If an IV dose is given over 1 hour draw peak level 1 hour after dose is completed If the infusion runs over 2 hours draw peak level immediately after infusion is complete Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs HHHEFHAHFAFAFKFHKAAHEHARAEE EAHA Document EXACT times as fo
406. signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Histoplasma Antigen HISAG LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml Specimen Transport Send via tube system Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 7 days 24 hrs Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension 4 1300 Comments IF THIS IS NEEDED ON CSF OR URINE DO NOT ORDER THIS TEST PLEASE SEND CSF OR URINE TO LAB WITH AN UNORDERABLE TEST FORM Histoplasmosis Immunodiffusion HISIM LAB Referred Serology Histoplasmosis Yeast Mycelial HISYM LAB Referred Serology Pt Prep None Limitatin to Proc None Specimen container Gold Top 1ml required Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours 24 hrs day Turn Around Time 5 days Lab Section Phone Serology 41870 Hiv 1 amp 2 Antibody Screen HIV LAB Chemistry Infectious Disease COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top tube SPECIMEN REQUIRED 1 cc blood Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Daily TESTING HOURS Varies Call extension 1314 for specific times TURN AROUND TIME 24 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Blood Bank Extension 1314 COMMENTS This is a screening test only
407. specimen Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Send out test may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Lab Processing Instructions Processed and sent out by Hematology section Thymidine Kinase Tk2 Seq TK2 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Thyroglobulin THYG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 13
408. st Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Ph UPH LAB Urinalysis COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container NonSterile container Volume Required 2 mL urine 1 mL minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Phosphorous UPO4 LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Porphobilinogen Quant PORB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Refrigerate specimen during collection and protect from light Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 10 ml aliquot of 24 Hr urine 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do Not send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Protect specimen from light and refrige
409. stain is included in order Specimen Container sterile cup tube or capped syringe Volume Required 1 10 ml of fluid as available Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed w no external spillage Testing days hrs Testing performed 7days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hr day Turn around time Prelim 48 hrs final 5 days Lab Section phone ext Microbiology 41871 Body Fluid Glucose BFGLUC LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 2 ml body fluid 1 0 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Body Fluid Ldh Total BFLDH LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml body fluid 0 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Comments Comment the type of body fluid Body Fluid Lipase BFLIP LAB Chemistry Fluids COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 1 ml body flu
410. t Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week May be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments PT PTT Fibrinogen and D Dimer may all be performed from the same specimen D Lactate D LA LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Place on ice and transport immediately Send via Tube System on ice First place specimen container s in an empty plastic bag to protect the label s then place the bagged specimen in a second plastic bag which contains ice Seal both bags Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry Metabolics 1311 Lab Processing Instructions Plasma must be separated and frozen immediately Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate DHEAS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out
411. t REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Neurofibromatosis Type 1 NFT1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Neurofibromatosis Type 2 NFT2 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Neutrophil Oxidative Burst OXB LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation NONE Limitation to Procedure TEST IS TIME SENSITIVE AND RUN ON TUES AND FRI 1PM ONLY UNLESS PREARRANGED THROUGH LAB OR IMM ALL ID Blood may be drawn on Mon Tues received by 1pm Thurs Fri received by 1pm SPECIMENS GREATER THAN 24 32 HOURS OLD SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY TESTING DPT Specimen Container GRE
412. t TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Complete Myotonic Dystrophy CMD LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Complete Tuberous Sclerosis TSCCOMPLETE Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pt Preparation None Limitation to Procedure No Bullet Tubes can be used SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Room Temp SPECIMEN REQUIRED 6ml Purple Top Vac Minimum Required 4ml REFLEX TESTS ASSO W THIS TEST NO MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 2ml in Purple Top Vac SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday LAB PH 41300 TESTING HOURS 24 hrs TURN AROUND TIME 4 8 weeks TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE BLOOD Complex Toxicology For Urines CTOXUR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container URINE
413. t Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ica 512 Autoantibodies ICA512 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume Per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Ifdcl Only Cd4 CD4ID LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container 2 ml Green vacutainer Volume Required iml see minimum acceptable volume per tube type below Specimen Transport Send via tube system Testing days hours Tuesday amp Fridays 0900 1400 May be collected 24 7 Turn around time 72 hours Lab Section phone Extension Special Immunology 41804 Comments Lab Processing Instructions DO NOT SPIN Igf 1 Somatomedin C SOMC LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 ml bloo
414. t Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure MINIMUM VOLUME DOES NOT PERMIT REPEAT ANALYSIS Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 1ML BLOOD 0 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours ALTERNATE MONDAYS Turn Around Time 4 17 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN AND SEPARATE CELLS FROM SERUM AND FREEZE SERUM ASAP Acid Phosphatase ACP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 5ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 2 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SPIN AND SEPARATE SERUM FREEZE SERUM ASAP Act Partial Thrombo Time Ptt PTT LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Procedure Limitation Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the b
415. t Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Gpc Rheumatoid Screen CCRAS LAB Ccc Lab Serology Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 2 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Gpc Rsv CCRSV LAB Ccc Lab Serology Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Inadequate collection may cause a false negative result SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Preferred specimen is 5 0 mL of a nasal wash collected in a Steritube obtained from the GPC lab Minimum specimen required is 1 5 mL of nasal wash COMMENTS Inadequate congestive material in the nasal wash may indicate improper collection Gpc Sodium CCNA LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Spun Hematocrit CCSPHEMAT LAB Ccc Lab Hematology Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Specimen will be rejected if clotted or is less than the required amount SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Whole blood is required Collect at least 250 uL but not more than 500 uL blood in purple top EDTA microtainer or collect 2 0 mL blood in purple top EDTA vacutainer Mix gently COMMENTS This test is performed manually Gpc Stool Ph CCSPH LAB Ccc Lab Urinalysis Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CO
416. t Name Test Mnemonic Department Stool Fecal Fat 72 Hr FF LAB Send Out Test 1 Notify Nutritional Services of time study is to begin 2 A2 gram charcoal marker is to be given at least 1 hr after meal and not be given within 1 2 hr of next meal must be ingested all at once An N G may be required 3 Record the time the marker was given and the time it first appears in stool Begin calorie count when marker is given 4 Collect the first stool with the marker and begin collection Pre weighed containers for storing stools are obtained in the lab The container must be kept in a freezer or on ice 5 To obtain stools rever diaper to avoid stool soaking into the diaper On males place a 24 hr urine bag to aid in collection 6 Another charcoal marker is to be given 72 hrs after first one 7 When second marker passes discard the stool collection period has ended Send stool container to lab ASAP Stool Fecal Fat 72 Hr FF LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Special container obtain from Lab Volume Required 72 Hr stool collection 48 Hr stool collection minimum Specimen Transport Do NOT Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Stool Helicobacter Pylori Ag HPYLAG LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREP Stool collection SP
417. t Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Treponema Pallidum Ab TP PA LAB Referred Serology Trichinella Antibody Titer TRICHT LAB Referred Serology Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department OLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Trichomonas Pcr TRICHPCR LAB Molecular Biology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Pt Prep Pt should not have voided within 1 hr for use with Aptima Urine collection kit Specimen should be first catch dirty urine Limitation to Procedure Aptima transport tube Vol Required 1 Aptima mini swab or 2ml first catch dirty urine Specimen Transport Routine Testing Days hours Tuesday Thursday Turn Around Time 24 72 hours Lab Section Phone Extension MDI ext 44242 COMMENTS LAB Processing Inst Plcase call MDI
418. t be obtained a well inoculated swab culturette BLUE is acceptable Volume Required 1 5mL blood in Myco F Lytic bottle 1 10 mL of fluid tissue as available culturette Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 days week 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hours day Turn around Time Prelim 2 weeks Final 6 weeks Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Aire Gene Analysis AIRE LAB Send Out Test Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Aire Gene Analysis Tier 2 AIRE2 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON THURS Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Alagille Amplified JAG1 L
419. tainer Volume Required 2 ml Urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Urine Citrate UCIT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation Drugs causing alkalemia or acidemia will alter citrate excretion and should be avoided if possible Limitation to Procedure Refrigerate during collection Specimen Container 24 Hr Urine Container Volume Required 10 ml aliquot of 24 Hr urine 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Do Not send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 5 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Cocaine Sgl Drug Class UCOC LAB Chemistry Urines COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Non sterile urine container Volume Required 2 ml urine 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Urine Copper Quantitative COPU LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required N A Test Name Test Mnemoni
420. tainer GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Carrot Rast RCARROT LAB Special Immunology Cashew Rast RCASH LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04 ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Cat Rast RCAT LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST
421. tainer Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Kingella Kingae Pcr KINGPCR Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LAB Molecular Biology Kleihauer Betke Stain KB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected Monday Friday 0800 1430 Turn Around Time 3 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Laboratory Hold HX LAB Laboratory Hold 1 Serum will be frozen and will be held for 2 months 2 Blue top tubes for coagulation will be held for a maximum 2 hours 3 Purple top tubes bullets will be held for a maximum of 24 hrs 4 Blood Bank holds must be collected in purple top tubes labeled hold for Blood Bank dated timed and signed by collector 5 Blood cultures may be drawn and held for at least 24 hrs Lactate Pyruvate Blood LAC PYR LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLEC
422. tainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Chloride CCCL LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Cholesterol Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department CCCHOL LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix specimen collected in green top tubes gently Gpc Complete Blood Count CCCBC LAB Ccc Lab Hematology Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE Specimen will be rejected if clotted or is less than the required amount SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER Whole blood is required Collect at least 250 uL but not more than 500 uL blood in purple top EDTA microtainer or collect 2 0 mL blood in purple top EDTA vacutainer Mix gently COMMENTS This test includes an automated Hemagram and a manual Differential Gpc Creatine Phosphokinase CCCK LAB Ccc Lab Chemistry Department SPECIMEN VOLUME CONTAINER 1 green top microtainer filled to top line 600 uL or 1 0 mL in gold top vacutainer Mix
423. tation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines May NOT be performed from the same specimen as PT PTT FIB or D Dimer May be performed from the same specimen as AT3 Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Test performed 7 days week Shift 1 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 24 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 41313 ECMO ROCKS Hepatic Function Profile LFT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top Microtainer or Vacutainer or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time
424. ter than 4 months old BBNEO for patients less than 4 months old FOR BLOOD BANK USE ONLY HISTORY CHECK Collected by Date Time ABO amp Rh Marker s Ab ID Auto Directed Available Yes No Comment s Tech Disaccharidases DIS LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PATIENT PREP Biopsy Preparation CONTAINERS STERILE VIAL ON DRY ICE Obtained from Lab before bx SPECIMEN REQUIRED Small Bowel biopsy SPEC STORAGE TRANS REQ Dry Ice Box with Specimen SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Mon Fri TESTING HOURS Daily TURN AROUND TIME 3 5 Days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM NO LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION 41300 L AB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS BIOPSY VIAL IN 70 FREEZER Dmd Complete On Males Athena DMDCOMPMALE LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 6ML BLOOD 4ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Dmd Dna Sequencing Test DMDSEQ Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours
425. terial can cause false negative results SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Monday Friday but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 8 00a m 4 30p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 8 hours TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Test Name Varicella Igg Antibody Test Mnemonic VZIGG Department LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 0 mL Whole blood 0 5 mL minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed Tuesdays 0800 1630 May collect 24 hours day 7 days week Turn around time 1 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Virology 1630 Lab Processing Instructions Freeze at 20C Test Name Varicella Zoster Aby Igm Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department VARZOSIGM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure HEMOLYZED ICTERIC OR LIPEMIC SPEC S WILL BE REJECTED Specimen Container 1 4ml Blood in Gold Vacutainer Tube Volume Required 2 ml Blood Specimen Transport Room Temperature Testing Days Hours Monday Friday Turn Around Time 2 6 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1300 Vasoactive Intes Polypeptide VIP LAB Send Out Test COLLECTIO
426. tient Preparation N A Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE ABSTAIN FROM MEDICATIONS 72 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION SEND ON ICE Specimen Container URINE COLLECTION CUP Volume Required 4ML Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER ON ICE Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Urine Viracor Bkv Dna UVBKV LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIMEN CONTAINER 5 0ML STERILE URINE TUBE VOLUME REQUIRED 3 0ML URINE SPECIMEN TRANSPORT SEND VIA TUBE SYSTEM SEND OUT YES TO VIRACOR LABS TURN AROUND TIME LAB SECTION PHONE EXT SEND OUT 4 1300 COMMENTS LAB PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS Urine Vma Hva 24 Hour VMAHVA24 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure ABSTAIN FROM MEDICATIONS 72 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION REFRIGERATE URINE DURING COLLECTION DOCUMENT COLLECTION START AND STOP TIME ON REQUISITION Specimen Container 24 HOUR URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER Volume Required 4ML Specimen Transport TRANSPORT TO LAB ON ICE DO NOT SEND THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions RECORD TOTAL VOLUME HOURS IN THE SPECIM
427. tient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Beef Rast RBEF LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Benign Hereditary Chorca Ttf1 TTF1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hour
428. tient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Pra Class I PRAI LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Red Top Vacutainer Volume Required 10 ml blood 5 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing batched and performed monthly may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time up to a month Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Do NOT spin hold at room temp call HLA to pick up Pra Class I Dtt PRADTT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 10ML BLOOD 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Pra Class Ii PRAII LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Red Top Vacutainer Volume Required 10 ml blood minimum 5 ml Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing batched and performed quarterly may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time up to 3 months Lab Section Phone Extension HLA 1803 Lab Processing Instructions
429. tional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Green Pea Rast RPEA LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Section Phone Ext Immunology 44242 Comments Allergen RAST Testing Form can be completed indicating specific allergens requested by physician if not orderable Form can be signed by physician and placed in patient s chart Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Greenwood Genetic Fragile X Test Mnemonic GGTCFRAX Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFER
430. tions Test Name Arsenic Test Mnemonic ARS Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container METAL FREE SYRINGE OR ROYAL BLUE VACUTAINER BOTH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM LAB Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Aspergillus Galactomannan Ag Test Mnemonic ASPGLACTO Department LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 5 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Aspergillus Rast Ige Test Mnemonic RASPE Department LAB Special Immunology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation None Limitation to Procedure None Specimen Container gold vacutainer Volume Required 3 0 ml whole blood for 20 allergens Serum minimum volume required 0 3 mL serum for one allergen and additional 0 04ml for each additional allergen Specimen Transport RT Testing Days Hours M F 8am Turn Around Time 2 4 days Lab Sect
431. tment Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men California Encephal Igg MENCALG LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Cmv Igg Antibody MENCMVG LAB Virology SPECIMEN REQUIRED SERUM RED TOP DO NOT USE SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0 ML SERUM FOR ENTIRE MEMINGOENCEPHALITIS WORK UP LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE DO NOT ORDER THIS TEST ALONE THE RESULTS FROM THIS TEST ARE TO BE COMPARED WITH RESULTS FROM TESTING OTHER POTENTIAL CAUSES OF MENINGOENCEPHALITIS SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION VIROLOGY 1630 COMMENTS THIS TEST SHOULD BE ORDERED W OTHER WORK UP COMPONENTS TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF SPECIMEN REQUIRED Men Cmv Igm Antibody MENCMVM LAB Virolog
432. tment Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Lab Processing Instructions Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy HCM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 3 4 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Hypochondroplasia HYPOCH LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3 5ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 1 3 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Ibd Serology 7 IBDS7 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 3 mL blood See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 3 4 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Ibuprofen IB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Test Name Tes
433. tructions 6 UNFIXED SMEARS MUST BE MADE BY HEMATOLOGY TO SEND WITH SPECIMEN WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMENS DO NOT SPIN Myoglobin Serum Qt MYOS LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold or Red Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 DM1DNA LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 2 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Napa Procainamide NAPAPRC LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week DEPARTMENT PREFIX SEND OUT Turn Around Ti
434. try 1310 Glutaric Acid Serum GLUT LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer for blood s SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 3 0 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days TESTING HOURS TURN AROUND TIME TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 1310 Glycine Receptor Beta Subunit GLRB LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time 3 8 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Glycine Plasma P GLY LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Green or gold top vacutainer or 2 green microtainers SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 ml blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 1 ml blood SPEC STORAGE TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS Transport specimen on ice SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Started on Thursdays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7 a m to 5 p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME Within 7 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Metabo
435. tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing generally performed on Tuesdays from 0700 1430 may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 9 days depending on day of collection results available by Thursday PM Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Factor 8 Assay must also be ordered with this test The Factor Assay and Factor Inhibitor each require one blue top vacutainer Factor 9 Assay F9 LAB Coagulation COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen must not be clotted underfilled or hemolyzed Do not collect from heparinized lines Specimen Container Blue Top Vacutainer Volume Required 1 8 ml in 2 0 ml Vacutainer correct specimen volume is crucial tube must be filled according to BD Vacutainer Plastic Citrate Tube Draw Volume Guide available from the Laboratory Filling the tube to just below the blue arrow in the top center of the label will provide acceptable volume See MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE VOLUME PER TUBE TYPE below Specimen Transport Send via tube system at room temperature ASAP NOT ON ICE Testing Days Hours Testing generally performed on Tuesdays from 0700 1430 may be collected 24 hrs day 7 days week Turn Around Time 2 9 days depending on day of collection results available by Thursday PM Lab Section Phone Extension Hematology 1313 Comments Up to two factor assays may be performed from the same blue top vacutainer Each inhibit
436. uired 4 ml blood 2 ml minimum Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Specimen MUST be spun down within 1 hour of collection 21 Hydroxylase Mutation CAHDETX LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 14 21 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions 3 Hydroxy Glutaric Acid Serum 3OHGLUT LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out 1COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer for blood s SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT 3 0 cc blood SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS 7 days TESTING HOURS TURN AROUND TIME TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Chemistry Extension 13102 5 Nucleotidase 5NUCLEO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 4 ml bl
437. ume Required 4ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT 24 HOURS DAY Turn Around Time 1 3 DAYS Lab Section Phone Extension REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Beta Hcg BHCG LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood 1 ml blood minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Beta 2 Microglobulin B2MICRO LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container GOLD TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD 3ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 3 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions CRITICAL FROZEN TEST SEPARATE CELLS FROM Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department SERUM AND FREEZE ASAP Bethlem amp Ullrich Myopathies COL6A1 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specime
438. und Time 5 to 7 days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Folate Rbc FOLR LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Whole blood must be frozen within 3 hours Specimen Container Purple Top Vacutainer Volume Required 2 ml blood Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent out may be collected 7 days week 24 hours day Turn Around Time 5 7 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Lab Processing Instructions Do NOT Spin A hematocrit must be performed and whole blood specimen is frozen in plastic tube Alert Chemistry and Hematolgy if specimen must be shared Follicle Stim Hormone Ser FSH LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold or Green Top Vacutainer or Green or Gold microtainer Volume Required 1 5 ml blood 1 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 hours Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Fragile X FRAXSENDOUT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation A completed Athena form MUST accompany the specimen or Athena will not perform the test Forms may
439. ure container is tightly sealed w no external contamination Testing days hrs Testing performed 7days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hr day Turn around time Prelim 24 hrs Final 48 hrs Lab Section phone ext Microbiology 41871 Streptococcus Pneumo Pcr STREPPCR LAB Molecular Biology Streptozyme STREP LAB Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold or purple top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 mL blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT No TESTING DAYS Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS 7a m 3p m but may be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 2 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1630 Succinyl Coa Ligase Beta SUCLA2 LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure NO BULLET MICROTAINER TUBES Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 3ML BLOOD 2ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 4 6 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Surfactant B Prot Defiiency SURBPRDEF LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A S
440. ut may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 30 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Special Immunology Extension 1804 COMMENT Note whether PRE IMMUNIZATION POST IMMUNIZATION or RANDOM Direct Bilirubin DBIL LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top microtainer or vacutainer or Gold Top vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Comments Fill Green Top Microtainer to within lines mix gently Direct Coombs Test DCT BBK Blood Bank COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Required 4 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Label MUST include patient name medical record number account number or emergency number date and time of collection and the computer user mnemonic of the person collecting the specimen Minimum Volume Required 2 0 ml PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER TUBE Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Specimen Transport Send via Tube System to Blood Bank Station 220 along with the requisition Phone Ext Blood Bank 41314 Comments Order Category BB for patients grea
441. utainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Ggt GGT LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green or Gold Top Microtainer or Vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 6 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Giardia Crypto Antigen GIAR CRYPTO GRO MIC Parasitology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Specimen Container Stool sterile cup or Parapak formalin vial fill to line Rectal swab well inoculated liquid Stuart s media swab culturette WHITE Volume Required Fresh stool in cup send ASAP other see above Specimen Transport Send via Tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage Testing Days Hours Testing performed 7 d
442. week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Dihydropteridine Reductase DHPR LAB Metabolic Lab Send Out Dihydrotestosterone DHT LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Gold Top Vacutainer Volume Required 5 ml blood 3 ml minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Sent Out may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 7 10 Days Lab Section Phone Extension Chem 1310 Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Dilantin Level DIL LAB Chemistry COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Specimen Container Green Top microtainer or vacutainer or Gold Top vacutainer Volume Required 1 ml blood 0 5 minimum See Minimum Acceptable Volume per Tube Type below Specimen Transport Send via Tube System Testing Days Hours Testing performed 24 hours day 7 days week may be collected 24 hours day 7 days week Turn Around Time 4 Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Dilated Cardiomyopathy DCM LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport TUBE SYS
443. with the test requisition for CFOGTT 3 Glucola obtained from Lab will be administered according to the dosages listed in the above policy 4 Draw blood for the post glucola specimen 2 hours after administration of glucola 5 Label 2 hour specimen as 2 hour post with collection date time and initials and deliver to Lab Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Cf Respiratory Culture CFRC MIC Microbiology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS See Clinical Policies Procedures Drawer in Nursing Division Info Cabinet for proper collection procedures Gram stain is included in order Specimen Container Sputum sterile cup or tube If the above cannot be obtained a well inoculated swab culturette BLUE is acceptable Volume Required 1 mL of sputum as available or culturette Specimen Transport Send via tube system ASAP assure container is tightly sealed with no external spillage Testing performed 7 days wk 0700 1500 may be collected 24 hr day Turn around Time Prelim 48 hrs final 5 days Lab Section Phone Extension Microbiology 41871 Cftr Dna 46 Mutation Panel CFTR LAB Metabolic Lab Blood Plasma Csf COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Limitation to Procedure Specimen Container Purple top or newborn screen card Volume Required 1 0ml Whole Blood min req d 0 5ml or one full circle on NBS card Send out NO Speci
444. y SPECIMEN REQUIRED SERUM RED TOP DO NOT USE SST MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 0 ML SERUM FOR ENTIRE MEMINGOENCEPHALITIS WORK UP LIMITATION TO PROCEDURE DO NOT ORDER THIS TEST ALONE THE RESULTS FROM THIS TEST ARE TO BE COMPARED WITH RESULTS FROM TESTING OTHER POTENTIAL CAUSES OF MENINGOENCEPHALITIS SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 DAYS TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH TUBE SYSTEM YES LAB TESTING SECTION PHONE EXTENSION VIROLOGY 1630 COMMENTS THIS TEST SHOULD BE ORDERED W OTHER WORK UP COMPONENTS Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF SPECIMEN REQUIRED Men Coxsackie A Antibodies MENCOXA LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Virology Extension 1630 Men Coxsackie B Antibodies MENCOXB LAB Virology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 3 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS May be coll
445. y 7 days week Turn Around Time 4Hrs Lab Section Phone Extension Chemistry 1310 Calcium Channel Cacnaia CACNA1A LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container PURPLE TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 4ML BLOOD Specimen Transport ROOM TEMP TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours MON FRI Turn Around Time 6 12 WEEKS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4 1300 Comments Lab Processing Instructions Candida Titer CANT LAB Referred Serology COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINERS Gold top vacutainer SPECIMEN REQUIRED 2 cc blood MINIMUM SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT As above Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department Test Name Test Mnemonic Department SEND OUT Yes TESTING DAYS Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays but may be collected 7 days week TESTING HOURS May be collected 24 hours day TURN AROUND TIME 7 10 days TRANSPORTABLE VIA TUBE SYSTEM Yes LAB SECTION PHONE EXTENSION Serology Extension 1870 Carbamazepine Tegretol Free FTEG LAB Send Out Test COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS Patient Preparation N A Limitation to Procedure N A Specimen Container RED TOP VACUTAINER Volume Required 2ML BLOOD 1ML MINIMUM Specimen Transport TUBE SYSTEM COURIER Testing Days Hours SUN SAT Turn Around Time 2 4 DAYS Lab Section Phone Ext REFERRAL 4

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