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NABFERON(R)(IFNB-1) NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODY TEST |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2754
Geisinger Epic ID: 35486
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube
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Specimen required: |
2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Patient samples must be collected either before treatment with interferon or more than 24 hours following most recent dose. | |
Patient preparation: |
Patient should not be on steroid therapy for at least two weeks prior to testing. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 28 days. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Interpretation guide: |
Accompanies result. | |
Additional information: |
Turnaround time: 7-21 days. | |
CPT code(s): |
86382 | |
| 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. | ||
Test includes: |
Detection of binding and neutralizing antibodies to interferon?-1. | |
Methodology: |
Viral cytopathic effect assay |
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Synonyms: |
INF-B, nabferon antibody Quest test code 38007 IFNB1
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