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GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIMEN COLLECTION INFORMATION

PATIENT COLLECTION INFORMATION

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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code TULAB Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum


Additional Testing Requirements


Serologic testing should be performed alongside other diagnostic methods, including culture of appropriate specimens.



Necessary Information


Call 1-800-533-1710 to notify the laboratory of suspected cases of Francisella tularensis in order to minimize exposure risk to bench technologists.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat inactivated specimen Reject

Reference Values

IgG: Negative

IgM: Negative

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 7 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86668 x 2