Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor, Body Fluid or CSF
Abbrev Code: | GCSFCSF | ||
Order Code: | LAB6619 | Order Name: | Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Body Fluid of CSF |
Synonyms: | Cytokines; GCSF; G-CSF; CCSF body fluid; GCSF CSF | ||
Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
CPT Codes: | 83520 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5 working days. | ||
Compliance: | Commercial kit validated by the testing laboratory, but not FDA approved for diagnostic use. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Body Fluid or CSF |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Container: | Sterile tube Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; stored at room temperature for greater than 6 hours. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: |
If contaminated with red blood cells, centrifuge for 15 minutes at 1000-1500 g (rcf) at room temperature.
Aliquot into two vials with 250 uL per vial. Freeze immediately at ≤20°C (-70°C preferred). Contact Cytokine Lab if there is adequate sample for only one vial.
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Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (UMCytokine) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Body fluids or CSF: Reference range not determined. |
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