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Test Code LAB8246 ImmuKnow (Viracor)

Important Note

Goes to Viracor Test Code 9000

Collection:

COLLECTOR INFORMATION:
Alternate container(s): 
Collection Volume: 10 mL (4.0 mL minimum) WHOLE BLOOD, SODIUM HEPARIN (NO GEL)- DRAW 2 TUBES
Special instructions: Do NOT use lithium heparin, ACD, or EDTA tubes. 

Ship same day to Viracor.
Assay MUST be set up WITHIN 30 HOURS OF SPECIMEN COLLECTION

Storage and transport

On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318 
 
Ship to Viracor
Maintain specimen at room temperature (ie, 18 to 28° C) ONLY. Specimen stable 30 hours, Room Temp
Specimens received after 30 hours are NOT acceptable for testing.
 
Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday delivery or specimens will not meet the 30 hour time requirement. All specimens must be labeled with patient's name, collection date and time. 
A Viracor Eurofins test requisition form must accompany each specimen. 
 
 
Off-campus collections: 
Specimen to be stored/transported at Room temp. 
Specimens received after 30 hours are NOT acceptable for testing.
Causes for Rejection
Whole blood frozen, refrigerated, clotted or received in transfer tube. 
Specimen will be rejected if greater than 30 hours old. 
Specimen type other than heparinized whole blood collected in sodium heparin tube.