Tests Catalogs

SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN

LAB3182

Collect

Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens collected in lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reported

Within 24 hours

Synonyms

  • Testosterone-Estradiol Binding Globulin (TeBG)
  • SHBG
  • LAB3182

Reference Interval

AgeMaleFemale
1-30 days
31-364 days
1-3 years
4-6 years
7-9 years
10-12 years
13-15 years
16-17 years
18 years and older		13-85 nmol/L
70-250 nmol/L
50-180 nmol/L
45-175 nmol/L
28-190 nmol/L
23-160 nmol/L
13-140 nmol/L
10-60 nmol/L
11-80 nmol/L		14-60 nmol/L
60-215 nmol/L
60-190 nmol/L
55-170 nmol/L
35-170 nmol/L
17-155 nmol/L
11-120 nmol/L
19-145 nmol/L
30-135 nmol/L
Tanner Stage I
Tanner Stage II
Tanner Stage III
Tanner Stage IV
Tanner Stage V		26-186 nmol/L
22-169 nmol/L
13-104 nmol/L
11-60 nmol/L
11-71 nmol/L		30-173 nmol/L
16-127 nmol/L
12-98 nmol/L
14-151 nmol/L
23-165 nmol/L

CPT Codes

84270
Collection

LAB3182

Collect

Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens collected in lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months
Ordering

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reported

Within 24 hours

Synonyms

  • Testosterone-Estradiol Binding Globulin (TeBG)
  • SHBG
  • LAB3182
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

AgeMaleFemale
1-30 days
31-364 days
1-3 years
4-6 years
7-9 years
10-12 years
13-15 years
16-17 years
18 years and older		13-85 nmol/L
70-250 nmol/L
50-180 nmol/L
45-175 nmol/L
28-190 nmol/L
23-160 nmol/L
13-140 nmol/L
10-60 nmol/L
11-80 nmol/L		14-60 nmol/L
60-215 nmol/L
60-190 nmol/L
55-170 nmol/L
35-170 nmol/L
17-155 nmol/L
11-120 nmol/L
19-145 nmol/L
30-135 nmol/L
Tanner Stage I
Tanner Stage II
Tanner Stage III
Tanner Stage IV
Tanner Stage V		26-186 nmol/L
22-169 nmol/L
13-104 nmol/L
11-60 nmol/L
11-71 nmol/L		30-173 nmol/L
16-127 nmol/L
12-98 nmol/L
14-151 nmol/L
23-165 nmol/L

Administrative

CPT Codes

84270

SEZARY CELL COUNT

LAB4958 - PHYSICIAN DIRECTED PATHOLOGY REVIEW (CBC)
Reason for Exam = Look for SEZARY CELLS

Collect

One 4 mL Purple top tube (EDTA).

Pediatric Collection

1 mL EDTA whole blood.

Unacceptable Conditions

Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; clotted sample; frozen sample.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Refrigerate if transport time is outside of ambient temperature stability guidelines.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 36 hours.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Performed

Mon - Fri dayshift

Methodology

Microscopy

Reported

Varies

Synonyms

  • LAB3052

Reference Interval

0-0 %

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

CPT Codes

85008

Collection

LAB4958 - PHYSICIAN DIRECTED PATHOLOGY REVIEW (CBC)
Reason for Exam = Look for SEZARY CELLS

Collect

One 4 mL Purple top tube (EDTA).

Pediatric Collection

1 mL EDTA whole blood.

Unacceptable Conditions

Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; clotted sample; frozen sample.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Refrigerate if transport time is outside of ambient temperature stability guidelines.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 36 hours.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Ordering

Performed

Mon - Fri dayshift

Methodology

Microscopy

Reported

Varies

Synonyms

  • LAB3052
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

0-0 %

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Administrative

CPT Codes

85008

SICKLE CELL TEST

LAB3367

Collect

One 4 mL Purple top tube (EDTA).

Pediatric Collection

0.2 mL EDTA whole blood.

Unacceptable Conditions

Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; clotted sample; frozen sample.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Transport at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks.

Performed by

The Children's Hospital - Aurora, CO.

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Solubility

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB3367

Reference Interval

NEGATIVE

Performed by

The Children's Hospital - Aurora, CO.

CPT Codes

85660

Collection

LAB3367

Collect

One 4 mL Purple top tube (EDTA).

Pediatric Collection

0.2 mL EDTA whole blood.

Unacceptable Conditions

Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; clotted sample; frozen sample.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Transport at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks.

Performed by

The Children's Hospital - Aurora, CO.

Ordering

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Solubility

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB3367
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

NEGATIVE

Performed by

The Children's Hospital - Aurora, CO.

Administrative

CPT Codes

85660

SILICA TESTING - WATER/QC

LAB3562 - Order as Miscellaneous Test

 

 

Collect

Water. None

Use sterile container

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediatley
Offsite: 2 mL Deliver to the lab.

Performed by

CDPHE Chemistry - Inorganic

Performed by

CDPHE Chemistry - Inorganic

Collection

LAB3562 - Order as Miscellaneous Test

 

 

Collect

Water. None

Use sterile container

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediatley
Offsite: 2 mL Deliver to the lab.

Performed by

CDPHE Chemistry - Inorganic

Ordering
Result Interpretation

Performed by

CDPHE Chemistry - Inorganic

Administrative

SIROLIMUS LEVEL [RAPAMYCIN]

LAB875

Collect

One 4.0 mL purple top (EDTA).

 

Pediatric Collection

Minimum volume: 1 mL EDTA whole blood.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen improperly stored; centrifuged sample; obvious microbial contamination; heat-inactivated sample; cadaver sample; other body fluids; specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Do not centrifuge. Deliver to lab refrigerated/on ice (2-8 °C).

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8 degrees C): 7 days; Frozen (-10 degrees C or lower): 6 months.

Remarks

Do not centrifuge.

Specimen should be a trough level; draw immediately prior to next dose.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Toxicology

Performed

Daily: Run Times

In Lab By Reported
07:00 10:30
11:00 13:30
15:00 16:30
After 15:00 10:30 next day

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Synonyms

  • Rapamycin
  • Rapamune
  • -800
  • LAB875

Reference Interval

4.5-13.0 ng/mL

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Toxicology

CPT Codes

80195

Collection

LAB875

Collect

One 4.0 mL purple top (EDTA).

 

Pediatric Collection

Minimum volume: 1 mL EDTA whole blood.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen improperly stored; centrifuged sample; obvious microbial contamination; heat-inactivated sample; cadaver sample; other body fluids; specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Do not centrifuge. Deliver to lab refrigerated/on ice (2-8 °C).

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8 degrees C): 7 days; Frozen (-10 degrees C or lower): 6 months.

Remarks

Do not centrifuge.

Specimen should be a trough level; draw immediately prior to next dose.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Toxicology

Ordering

Performed

Daily: Run Times

In Lab By Reported
07:00 10:30
11:00 13:30
15:00 16:30
After 15:00 10:30 next day

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Synonyms

  • Rapamycin
  • Rapamune
  • -800
  • LAB875
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

4.5-13.0 ng/mL

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Toxicology

Administrative

CPT Codes

80195

SMOOTH MUSCLE ANTIBODY

LAB512

Collect

One 4.5 mL Red or Gold top tube with gel separator (SST).

Pediatric Collection

2 mL serum.

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Allow to clot for 30 minutes before centrifuging. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Transport refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 1-2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Limitations:

1. Presence of antinuclear antibody may interfere with the interpretation of smooth muscle antibody.

2. If AMA is positive, unable to demonstrate anti-parietal cell.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Performed

Mon - Fri

Methodology

Indirect immunofluorescent antibody using mouse kidney substrate.

Reported

In 14 days

Synonyms

  • -383 Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody
  • LAB512

Reference Interval

NEGATIVE

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

CPT Codes

86255

Collection

LAB512

Collect

One 4.5 mL Red or Gold top tube with gel separator (SST).

Pediatric Collection

2 mL serum.

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Allow to clot for 30 minutes before centrifuging. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Transport refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 1-2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Limitations:

1. Presence of antinuclear antibody may interfere with the interpretation of smooth muscle antibody.

2. If AMA is positive, unable to demonstrate anti-parietal cell.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Ordering

Performed

Mon - Fri

Methodology

Indirect immunofluorescent antibody using mouse kidney substrate.

Reported

In 14 days

Synonyms

  • -383 Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody
  • LAB512
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

NEGATIVE

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Administrative

CPT Codes

86255

SODIUM RANDOM URINE

LAB444

NA RANU

Collect

5 mL random urine in plastic urine container, no preservative.

Pediatric Collection

0.2 mL urine.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Transport at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen (-20 degrees C): 6 months.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Indirect ISE

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB444
  • NA RANU

Reference Interval

Reference ranges are available for 24-hour urine specimens.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

CPT Codes

84300

Collection

LAB444

NA RANU

Collect

5 mL random urine in plastic urine container, no preservative.

Pediatric Collection

0.2 mL urine.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Transport at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen (-20 degrees C): 6 months.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Ordering

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Indirect ISE

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB444
  • NA RANU
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Reference ranges are available for 24-hour urine specimens.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Administrative

CPT Codes

84300

SODIUM SERUM/PLASMA

LAB122

NA

Collect

One 4.5 mL green top with gel (PST), (lithium heparin plasma)..

Pediatric Collection

At least 0.5mL blood collected in a microtainer, green top with gel, plasma (lithium heparin).

Unacceptable Conditions

Sodium fluoride anticoagulant; specimen not properly identified; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Before centrifucgation: 1 hour.

After centrifugation: Ambient, 2 weeks; Refrigerated, 2 weeks

Plasma aliquot: Ambient, 2 weeks; Refrigerated, 2 weeks; Frozen (-20 degrees C), Indefinitely.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Indirect ISE

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB122
  • NA

Reference Interval

Effective 05/20/2014:

133 - 145 mmol/L

 

Before 05/20/2014:

Sex From Age To Age Normal Low Normal High Units
M/F 0 1M 135 145 mmol/L
M/F 1M 150 133 145 mmol/L

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

CPT Codes

84295

Collection

LAB122

NA

Collect

One 4.5 mL green top with gel (PST), (lithium heparin plasma)..

Pediatric Collection

At least 0.5mL blood collected in a microtainer, green top with gel, plasma (lithium heparin).

Unacceptable Conditions

Sodium fluoride anticoagulant; specimen not properly identified; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Before centrifucgation: 1 hour.

After centrifugation: Ambient, 2 weeks; Refrigerated, 2 weeks

Plasma aliquot: Ambient, 2 weeks; Refrigerated, 2 weeks; Frozen (-20 degrees C), Indefinitely.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Ordering

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Indirect ISE

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB122
  • NA
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Effective 05/20/2014:

133 - 145 mmol/L

 

Before 05/20/2014:

Sex From Age To Age Normal Low Normal High Units
M/F 0 1M 135 145 mmol/L
M/F 1M 150 133 145 mmol/L

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Administrative

CPT Codes

84295

SODIUM TIMED URINE

LAB445

NA TIMU

Collect

Timed urine collection in plastic container.
Mandatory collection information: Start date and time and End date and time of collection.
 

Pediatric Collection

Timed urine collection in plastic container. Minimum volume 0.2 mL urine.
Mandatory collection information: Start date and time and End date and time of collection.
 

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Transport at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen (-20 degrees C): 6 months.

Remarks

Requisition must state date and collection period. Indicate total collection volume when submitting an aliquot. Refrigerate during collection.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Indirect ISE

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB445
  • NA TIMU

Reference Interval

Sodium excretion: 40 - 220 mmol/Day

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

CPT Codes

84300

Collection

LAB445

NA TIMU

Collect

Timed urine collection in plastic container.
Mandatory collection information: Start date and time and End date and time of collection.
 

Pediatric Collection

Timed urine collection in plastic container. Minimum volume 0.2 mL urine.
Mandatory collection information: Start date and time and End date and time of collection.
 

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Transport at ambient temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen (-20 degrees C): 6 months.

Remarks

Requisition must state date and collection period. Indicate total collection volume when submitting an aliquot. Refrigerate during collection.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Ordering

Performed

Daily

Methodology

Indirect ISE

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • LAB445
  • NA TIMU
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Sodium excretion: 40 - 220 mmol/Day

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Administrative

CPT Codes

84300

SODIUM WHOLE BLOOD

LAB3001

NA WB

Collect

Plastic Arterial blood gas syringe with dry balanced heparin anticoagulant.

Also acceptable: One Plain green top tube (sodium or lithium heparin) filled to at least 75% capacity.

Unacceptable Conditions

Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; sample submitted with needle attached (remove immediately post collection); air bubbles in sample; clotted sample; green top tube underfilled.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to laboratory immediately.

Offsite: Transport to lab at ambient temperature if within 30 minutes of collection. Transport refrigerated or on ice within one hour of collection.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient (preferred): 30 minutes; On ice: 1 hour.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Performed

Upon receipt

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode

Reported

Within 1 hour of receipt

Synonyms

  • LAB3001
  • NA WB

Reference Interval

135-147 nmol/L

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

CPT Codes

84295

Collection

LAB3001

NA WB

Collect

Plastic Arterial blood gas syringe with dry balanced heparin anticoagulant.

Also acceptable: One Plain green top tube (sodium or lithium heparin) filled to at least 75% capacity.

Unacceptable Conditions

Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume; sample submitted with needle attached (remove immediately post collection); air bubbles in sample; clotted sample; green top tube underfilled.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to laboratory immediately.

Offsite: Transport to lab at ambient temperature if within 30 minutes of collection. Transport refrigerated or on ice within one hour of collection.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient (preferred): 30 minutes; On ice: 1 hour.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Ordering

Performed

Upon receipt

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode

Reported

Within 1 hour of receipt

Synonyms

  • LAB3001
  • NA WB
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

135-147 nmol/L

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Administrative

CPT Codes

84295

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