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Additional Codes
SQ : ASMA
COLLECTION
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Sample Volume Requirements:
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum. Separate serum from cells ASAP
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.5 mL blood/0.5 mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions:
Blood that is mixed with anticoagulant
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
14 days
Frozen Stability:
365 days
Ambient Stability:
2 days
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Batched 2-3 times per week
Analytical Time:
4 days
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
REMARKS
ASMA samples are screened at a titer of 1:20. All samples that are positive are titered and the titer will be reported. All positives include a Pathologist's interpretation
CPT CODES
86015