INTERFERON BETA IgG (MAID)
| Synonyms: | Interferon Beta Neutralizing Screen; Interferon Neutralizing Antibody Screen; Interferon Beta Neutralizing Antibody |
| Computer Code: | (NINTB) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Must indicate drug patient is taking. If screen positive, reflex testing for IFNB 1a or IFNB 1b will be performed. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Min 0.5 mL serum. Indicate on req what drug patient is taking. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 14 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83520 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |