Basofunction(TM) HRT Amoxicillin
Test Summary
The BasoFunction test may be useful with patients who have a suggestive history of adverse reactions to the indicated allergen and for whom skin testing is not appropriate or available.
Aliases
- Viracor code 501381
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Short Stability. Only collect Monday-Thursday and do not collect the day before a holiday. Call for a Stat pickup.
Preferred Specimen
8-10 mL whole blood in a green top tube (sodium heparin)
Minimum Volume
4 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should stop medication for 2 weeks prior to draw.
Storage
Green top tube (sodium heparin)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated:N/A
- Frozen: N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, refrigerated or frozen sample
Order Code
BFUNCT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6028
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80346
Billing Code
- 671192
CPT Statement
Methodology
ELISA
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
VIRACOR EUROFINS CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
1001 NW TECHNOLOGY DR
Lee's Summit MO, 64086
1001 NW TECHNOLOGY DR
Lee's Summit MO, 64086
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Reports available: 3 - 5 business days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Short Stability. Only collect Monday-Thursday and do not collect the day before a holiday. Call for a Stat pickup.
Preferred Specimen
8-10 mL whole blood in a green top tube (sodium heparin)
Minimum Volume
4 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should stop medication for 2 weeks prior to draw.
Storage
Green top tube (sodium heparin)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated:N/A
- Frozen: N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, refrigerated or frozen sample
Result Information
Methodology
ELISA
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Reports available: 3 - 5 business days