TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR ALPHA
Synonyms: | Cachectin; TNFa |
Computer Code: | (RTNFA) |
Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red or gold top tube). |
Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze immediately. Min 0.4 mL serum. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C |
Test Frequency: | |
Routine TAT: | 7 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 83520 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |