F TULA ABYS
Francisella tularensis Antibodies
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3731
Synonyms:
Tularemia
Pasteurella
TULAB
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.6 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Call to notify the laboratory of suspected cases of Francisella tularensis in order to minimize exposure risk to bench technologists.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 30 days
Refrigerated (Preferred) - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
Heat inactivated specimens: Reject
CPT Codes:
86668x2 - Francisella Tularensis IgG/M (EAP 30040620)
Test Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday
Turnaround Time:
1-7 days
Method:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Test Includes:
F. tularensis Ab, IgM ELISA, S
F. tularensis Ab, IgG ELISA, S
F. tularensis Interpretation
F. tularensis Ab, IgG ELISA, S
F. tularensis Interpretation