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Additional Codes
LAB2596
Ordering Guidance
This test can be used in a complementary fashion with a quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to confirm a positive result, especially if it is a low-level titer. Since the immunofluorescence is more sensitive, it can also be used to detect or follow patients with low level antibodies not detected by ELISA.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 8 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86255
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PLA2I | PLA2R, Immunofluorescence, S | 82991-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PLA2I | PLA2R, Immunofluorescence, S | 82991-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Kidney Transplant Test Request
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)