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RNA POLYMERASE III ANTIBODY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3019    Geisinger Epic ID:  43830

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum; minimum 0.5 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 30 days. Frozen: 30 days


Rejection criteria: 

Gross hemolysis, grossly lipemic.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83516
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: 
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 19899, RNA3AB


Review Date:  12/12/2024

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