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Test Code ZG363 HLA B51 Behcet's Disease Association Test (Labcorp)

Important Note

These are collection and handling instructions for approved testing at Labcorp.

Additional Codes

Labcorp:167389

Methodology

NGS - Next Generation Sequencing

Performing Laboratory

Labcorp

Specimen Requirements

Phlebotomist:

Container/Tube: Lavender-top or Pink-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 5.0 mL of EDTA whole blood (Minimum 3.0 mL)

Draw separate tube from other testing. This tube cannot be combined with other tests. Do not open tube or split sample.

 

Processing:

Place specimen in the Room Temperature send out rack. Maintain ambient temperature. Arrange pickup with Labcorp online.  

Specimen Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability Information

Temperature Time
Ambient 7 days
Frozen Unacceptable
Refrigerated Unacceptable

Clotted specimens will be rejected.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Set up Daily; Report available 3-7 days.

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

TBD