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.

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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

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Details

Test details

Methodology

ELISA

Specimen requirements
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.
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

Reference range(s)

<1.2 ng/mL

LOINC® codes

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

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