BasoFunction™ HRT Lys-Aspirin

Test Code

17560

CPT Code(s)

86343

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

17560

CPT Code(s)

86343

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

BasoFunction™ HRT Lys-Aspirin - This test may be useful with patients for whom skin testing and/or in vitro specific IgE testing is not appropriate or available. This is an in vitro challenge of whole blood with histamine as a measure of cell stimulation.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

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.

Methodology

ELISA

Reference Range(s)

<1.2 ng/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

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.

Methodology

ELISA

Reference Range(s)

<1.2 ng/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

8-10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen must be received within 48 hours of draw. Submit Monday through Wednesday only. Specimens must be drawn after 11:00 a.m.
Do not submit samples on weekends or the day before a holiday. Can call lab with tracking number.

Note: Samples are to be shipped FedEx overnight delivery.

Transport Container

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Received refrigerated • Received frozen • Lithium heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

8-10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Received refrigerated • Received frozen • Lithium heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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