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Test Code Revvity - LAB4401 T-SPOT TB Test (Revvity)

Important Note

Only collected at St. Charles Heart Center Monday-Thursday before 1200 pm.

This test is not recommended for use for diagnosis of active tuberculosis (TB) infection.  It can be used as an aid to detect latent TB infection, especially in children 2 and under.

Additional Codes

Test Code:1299

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions: Lithium or Sodium Heparin Tubes

1.  6 mL Adults and children over 9 years old

2.  4 mL Children 2 to 9 years old

3.  2 mL Children up to 2 years old

Method

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Synonyms

TB, T-spot

Test Schedule

Turnaround time: 48-72 hours depending on when received in lab.

Reference Lab

Revvity Laboratories

Specimen Minimum Volume

6 mL: 1 mL per tube (6 tubes) for adults

4 mL: 1 mL per tube (4 tubes) for 2-9 year olds

2 mL: 1 mL per tube  (2 tubes) for 2 years and under

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma  Room Temp 16 Hour 

CPT Code Information

86481

Result Report Method

Paper / Fax only

Additional Information

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