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Additional Codes
FNEOS
Specimen Required
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.8 mL of serum into an amber vial to protect from light.
2. Send frozen.
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Neopterin, SerumSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL; Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Not light protected specimens | Reject |
Reference Values
Adults: <2.5 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
5 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNEOS | Neopterin, Serum | 34908-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNEOS | Neopterin, Serum | 34908-4 |