Laboratory Test Directory

CPT 4 Code:

Lab: Sent to Texas Department of Health Laboratory, Austin, Texas

Request Form: Microbiology/Serology

Collection: Routine venipuncture

Storage Instructions: Centrifuge and store at 2-8°C.

Causes for Rejection: Insufficient Quantity

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at Sample Management, 5.136 McCullough.

Special Instructions: Testing is performed on single or paired sera (acute and convalescent) 

Specimen: Blood

Volume: 5 ml serum

Container: SST tube

Reference Ranges: <1:64