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VGKC ANTIBODY TEST

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3265    Geisinger Epic ID:  35852

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL (minimum 2 mL) serum.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 28 days. Frozen: 1 year.


Rejection criteria: 

Frozen specimen. Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Accompanies report.


CPT code(s):  83519
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 900595, VGKC antibody test, VGKC


Review Date:  12/03/2024

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