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| TEST NAME | LAB CODE # |
| ABO Group and Rh type | 0156-0 |
Spec: 1 red top tube (tube must be labeled with patient's full name)
DO NOT USE CORVAC OR BARRIER TUBE.
Meth: Hemagglutination
| Acetaminophen, Serum | 0622-1 |
Spec: 1 mL Serum
Ref: Therapeutic Range 10 - 25 mg/L
Toxic Range 120 mg/L at 4 hours
Meth: Immunoassay
| Acetone, Serum, Quantitative | 0028-1 |
Spec: 2 mL serum. Do not prepare venipuncture site with alcohol, use Betadine. Separate and FREEZE serum or plasma.
Ref: None detected
Toxic Range: >40 mg/dL
Meth: Gas chromatography
| Acetone, Urine, Qualitative | 0180-0 |
Spec: 10 mL random urine. DO NOT USE PRESERVATIVE.
Ref: Negative
Meth: Sodium Nitroprusside
| Acid Fast Culture, Sputum (includes acid fast smear) | 0767-4 |
Spec: Sputum or bronchial washings in a collection container. Send 1st morning specimen (not saliva) for 3 days.
Ref: No acid fast bacilli recovered.
Meth: Concentration, radiometric detection and culture. Cultures incubate for 8 weeks before determined to be negative.
| Acid Fast Culture, Urine | 0767-4 |
Spec: 120 mL urine in a sterile container. Send 1st morning specimen.
Ref: No acid fast bacilli recovered.
Meth: Concentration, radiometric detection and culture. Cultures incubated for 8 weeks before determined to be negative.
| Acid Fast Smear | 0029-9 |
Spec: Specimen or slide (specimen is preferred)
Ref: No acid fast bacilli seen.
Meth: Fluorochrome Stain
| Acid Phosphatase, Prostatic, Serum | 0030-7 |
Spec: 2 mL serum. Separate serum immediately in a plastic vial.
Ref: 0.0 - 2.7 ng/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Acid Phosphatase, Total, Serum | 0031-5 |
Spec: 1 mL serum. Separate and place serum immediately in a plastic vial. FREEZE.
Ref: <5.8 U/L
Meth: Enzymatic Assay
| Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) | 0139-6 |
See Partial Thromboplastin Time (Activated)
| Acute
Leukemia Cytochemical Profile includes: Peroxidase, Sudan Black B, PAS, NSE |
5116-9 |
Spec: Smears
Ref: See Lab Report
Meth: Cytochemical Stain
| Acute Leukemia Panel, Flow | 5515-2 |
Spec: 0.3g of Tissue in RPMI 1640 or 5 mL of Blood or 2 mL of Bone Marrow, Heparin Anticoagulant or ACD. DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE.
Ref: See Lab Report
Meth: Flow Cytometry
| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Plasma (ACTH) | 0507-4 |
Spec: 2 mL plasma from lavender top tube. Separate immediately and place plasma in each of two plastic vials. FREEZE.
Ref: 7 - 40 mIU/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Albumin, Serum | 0033-1 |
Spec: 1 mL serum. Separate serum immediately in a plastic vial. FREEZE.
Ref: 3.2 - 5.2 gm/dL
Meth: Chemical Analysis
| Albumin (Micro), Urine (Random) | 0228-7 |
Spec: 5 mL aliquot of random urine (1.0 mL minimum). Refrigerate.
Do not use preservative.
Ref: Less than 2.9 mg/dL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Alcohol, Ethyl, Blood or Serum | 0985-2M |
Spec: 1 grey top tube or 2 mL serum. Do not prepare venipuncture site with alcohol, use Betadine.
Ref: Negative (<10 mg/dL)
10 - 50 mg/dL, None to mild euphoria
50 - 100 mg/dL, Mild influence
100 mg/dL, Legally intoxicated
100 - 150 mg/dL, Euphoria
150 - 200 mg/dL, Moderate-Severe poisoning
250 - 400 mg/dL, Deep Coma
Meth: Enzymatic Assay
| Alcohol, Ethyl, Urine | 0995-1 |
Spec: 100 mL random urine.
Ref: <20 mg/dL (<0.025%)
Meth: Enzymatic Assay
| Aldolase, Serum | 0309-5 |
Spec: 2 mL serum. Separate serum immediately in a plastic vial. FREEZE.
Ref: <7 Units
Meth: Enzymatic Assay
| Aldosterone, Serum | 0302-0 |
Spec: 2.5 mL serum (0.9 mL minimum) FREEZE. Patient should fast for 12 hours.
Ref: Normal sodium diet:
Supine: 1 - 16 ng/dL
Upright: 4 - 31 times supine value
Low sodium diet:
Supine: 2-5 fold increase over normal sodium diet value
Post FLORINEF (TM) suppression or IV saline infusion:
4ng/dL or less
All values above are for adults.
Meth: Immunoassay
| Aldosterone, Urine | 0830-0 |
Spec: 5 mL aliquot of 24-hr urine. Collect urine with 10 grams of boric acid to maintain pH below 7.5. Record total volume on test request form and vial. FREEZE.
Ref: Adult Male and Female:
Normal sodium diet- 3 - 12 mg/24 hrs.
Low sodium diet- 3 - 5 fold increase over normal sodium diet value.
Post FLORINEF (TM) suppression or IV saline infusion-
5 mg/24 hrs.or less
Meth: Immunoassay
| Alkaline Phosphatase, Isoenzymes, Serum | 0713-8 |
Spec: 3 mL serum.
Ref: See laboratory report
Meth: Electrophoresis
| Alkaline Phosphatase, Leukocyte | 0326-9 |
See Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
| Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum | 0185-9 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: 39 - 117 mu/mL (Adult)
Meth: Enzymatic Assay
ALLERGENS - SEE SPECIAL RAST SECTION
| Alpha Fetoprotein, Maternal Serum (Triple Screen) Quantitative (AFP3) | 0825-0 |
Spec: 3 mL serum
Ref: See laboratory report (Incl. Estriol and HCG)
Meth: Immunoassay
Note: The following information is necessary to perform this test:
Patient’s age, weight, race, diabetic status, LMP, the date the specimen was drawn.
| Alpha Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker, Serum | 0025-7 |
Spec: 1 mL Serum.
Note: Use for Males and Non-Pregnant Females only.
Ref: <10.9 ng/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Serum | 0199-0 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: 90 - 220 mg/dL varies with genotype
Meth: Immunoassay
| Aluminum, Serum | 0378-0 |
Spec: Serum, (Green top tube [Heparin] is also acceptable)
Ref: 3 - 9 mcg/L
Meth: Atomic absorption spectroscopy
| Aluminum, Urine, 24 hr. | 1325-0 |
Spec: 24 hr. urine (20 mL 6N Nitric Acid Preservative)
Ref: <30 mcg/24 hrs.
Meth: Atomic absorption spectroscopy
| Amikacin, Serum . | 1124-7 |
Spec: 1 mL serum for peak or trough Level. Do not use serum separator. Use plain red-top tube. Label clearly.
Ref: Therapeutic Range:
Peak 20 - 25 mg/L
Trough <8 mg/mL
Toxic Range:
Peak > 25 mg/L
Trough > 8 mg/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Amino Acids Screen, Plasma | 0292-2 |
Spec: 2 mL Heparinized Plasma (FREEZE)
Ref: Screening procedure reveals essentially normal amino acid patterns.
Meth: Thin Layer Chromatography
| Amino Acids Screen, 24 Hr. Urine | 0167-7 |
Spec: 10 mL aliquot. 6N HCL Preservative
Ref: Screening procedure reveals essentially normal amino acid pattern. *Includes Alanine, Alpha, Ketoacids, Cystine, Histidine, Homocystine, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Phenylpyruvic acid and Tyrosine.
Meth: Thin Layer Chromatography
| Aminolevulinic Acid Delta, Urine, 24 Hr. | 0162-8 |
Spec: 10 mL aliquot of 24-hr urine. No preservative needed. Wrap to protect from light. Supply patient's age.
Ref: 1.5 - 7.5 mg/24 hours
Meth: Spectrophotometric Analysis
| Amitriptyline (Elavil) and Nortriptyline, Serum |
| 0509-0 |
Spec: 2 mL serum from a red top tube - store in polypropylene tubes. Do not use Serum Separator Tube
Ref: Combined therapeutic concentration 120 - 250 mcg/L
Combined toxic range greater than 500 mcg/L
Sensitivity 20 mcg/L lower values
Half-life 17 - 40 hours Amitriptyline
Half-life 15 - 93 hours Nortriptyline
Meth: Immunoassay
| Ammonia, Plasma (as nitrogen) | 0035-6 |
Spec: 1 green top tube (Use sodium heparin only).
Separate plasma within 30 minutes. FREEZE.
Ref: 0.17-0.80 µg/mL*High levels of plasma ammonia indicate hepatocellular damage and particularly impending hepatic coma.
Meth: Enzymatic Analysis
| Amoeba Antibody (Entamoeba Histolytica), Serum | 0418-4 |
Spec: 1 mL serum. .
Ref: Less than 1:20
Meth: Hemagglutination Inhibition
| Amphetamines, Urine | 0920-9 |
Spec: 25 mL random urine
Ref: <1000 ng/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Amoxapine (Ascendin), Serum | 1129-6 |
Spec: 5 mL serum
Ref: Therapeutic Range: 30 - 120 mcg/L
Toxic Range >500 mcg/L
Half Life 30 hours as metabolite
Meth: Liquid Chromatography
| Amylase, Serum | 0036-4 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <100 U/L
Meth: Enzymatic Assay
| Amylase, Urine | 0037-2 |
Spec: 10 ml random urine
Ref: 371 IU/L
Meth: Enzymatic Assay
| A.N.A. (Antinuclear Antibody), Serum | 0038-0 |
Spec: 2 mL serum
Ref: <40 (Titer)
Meth: Immunoassay
| Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (PAN-ANCA) | 1154-4 |
Spec: 2 mL serum (RF)
Ref: See Report (Includes: IgG, IgA, IgM plus MPO Ab, PR-3Ab, ANA)
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anafranil - See Clomipramine | 1139-5 |
| Androstenedione, Serum | 0168-5 |
Spec: 1.5 mL serum. An early morning specimen is preferred.
Ref: Male 30 - 263 ng/dL
Female 21 - 299 ng/dL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Angiotensin-1-Converting Enzyme (ACE), Serum | 0198-2 |
Spec: 1.0 mL serum. FREEZE.
Ref: 44 - 125 Units
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Adrenal Cortex Antibody, Serum | 0176-8 |
Spec: 2 mL serum
Ref: <1:2
Meth: Indirect Fluorescent Assay
| Antibody Identification and Titer, Blood | 0170-1 |
Spec:1 red top tube. DO NOT USE BARRIER TUBE.
Ref: See laboratory report
Meth: Hemagglutination
| Antibody Screen, Blood | 0039-8 |
Spec: 1 red top tube. DO NOT USE BARRIER TUBE.
Ref: Negative
Note: If screen is positive, a request will automatically be generated for an Antibody Identification and titer.
Meth: Hemagglutination
| Antibody Titer | 0040-6 |
Spec: 1 red top tube. DO NOT USE BARRIER TUBE.
Ref: See laboratory report
Meth: Hemagglutination
| Anti-Bordetella pertussis Antibody, Serum | 1113-0 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <1:2
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody (IgG/IgM), Serum | 0431-7 |
Spec: 2 mL serum
Ref: IgG <23 GPL
IgA <10 APL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Centromere Antibody, Serum 0587-6 |
Spec: 2 mL Serum
Ref: <40 (titer)
Meth: Indirect Fluorescent Assay
| Anti-Diuretic Hormone (Arginine Vasopressin), Plasma | 0871-4 |
Spec: 3 mL of EDTA plasma in each of 2 plastic tubes. FREEZE.
Ref: 0 - 8 pg/mL
Meth: See Report.
| Anti-DNA Antibody (Double stranded), Serum | 0364-0 |
Spec: 2 mL serum
Ref: <150 IU/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-DNA (Single Stranded), Serum | 0372-3 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: Not detected
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Extractable Nuclear Antigen, Antibody (Anti-ENA), Serum | 0318-6 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: Anti-SM: <20 EU/mL
Anti-RNP: <20 EU/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Giardia Antibody, IgG, IgM, IgA, Serum | 1208-8 |
Spec: 2 mL serum
Ref: Not detected
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Gliadin Antibody, Total, Serum | 0608-0 |
Spec: 2 mL Serum
Ref: See Report
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Histone Antibody, Serum | 0589-2 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <1:256
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Hyaluronidase, Serum | 0944-9 |
Spec: 1 mL Serum
Ref: <1:256 Normal, < 1:32 following infection
Meth: Mucin Clot
| Anti-Microsomal Antibody | 0412-7 |
See Anti-Thyroid Microsomal Antibody
| Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody, Serum | 0939-9 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: Negative <20 (titer)
Meth: Indirect Fluorescent Assay
| Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA), Serum | 0038-0 |
Spec: 2 mL serum
Ref: <40 Titer
Meth: Indirect Fluorescent Assay
| Anti-Platelet Antibody (Cell Bound), Blood | 0721-1 |
Spec: 14 mL ACD (yellow) - Keep at room temperature.
Ref: <1.5 RFU
Meth: Flow Cytometry Analysis
| Anti-Platelet Antibody (Serum, Free) | 0013-3 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <1.5 RFU
Meth: Flow Cytometry Analysis
| Anti SCL-70 Antibody, Serum | 0315-2 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <20 EU/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Smith (SM) Antibody, Serum | 0851-6 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <20 EU/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
Note: Request 0318 for Anti-Sm and Anti-RNP
| Anti-SSA (Anti-Ro) Sjogrens Antibodies, Serum | 0853-2 |
Spec: 2 mL serum
Ref: <20 EU/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
Note: Request 0668 for SSA and SSB
| Anti-SSB (Anti-La) Antibody, Serum | 0868-0 |
Spec: 2 mL serum
Ref: <20 EU/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
Note: Request 0668 for SSA and SSB
| Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody, Serum | 0419-2 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: Negative <20 (Titer)
Meth: Indirect Fluorescent Assay
| Anti-Striational Antibody, Serum | 0438-2 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: Negative <1:40
Meth: Indirect Fluorescent Assay
| Anti-Streptolysin O, Titer (ASO), Serum | 0042-2 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <200 IU/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Antithrombin III, Plasma | 0623-9 |
Spec: 1 blue top tube. Separate plasma, remove and transfer to a plastic tube and FREEZE plasma immediately.
Ref: 23 - 32 mg/dL
Meth: Chromogenic Analysis
| Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum | 0041-4 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <2 U/mL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Anti-Thyroid Microsomal Antibody, Serum | 0412-7 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: <1.0 U/mL. Elevated titers of antibodies to thyroid microsomal antigen and thyroglobulin occur in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Grave's Disease and in other autoimmune diseases.
Meth: Immunoassay
| Apolipoprotein A-1, B, Serum | 0895-3 |
Spec: 1 mL serum
Ref: Apolipoprotein A-1
Male: 110 - 180 mg/dL
Female: 108 - 205 mg/dL
Apolipoprotein B
Male: 60 - 140 mg/dL
Female: 50 - 130 mg/dL
Apo A-1 Apo B Ratio:
Male: > 1.3
Female: > 1.6
Meth: Immunoassay
| Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)], Serum | 1639-4 |
Spec: 1 mL serum (EDTA [lavender] plasma is acceptable) Keep cool.
Ref: <30 mg.dL
Meth: Immunoassay
| Arsenic, Urine, 24 Hr. | 0427-5 |
Spec: 10 mL aliquot of a 24 hr. urine collected in an acid washed (metal free) container. Record volume. Preserve with 20 mL 6N Nitric Acid.
Ref: <50 ug/24 hrs.
Meth: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy