Test Overview
Reference Range *
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Analytic Time
2 - 3 days
Soft Order Code
SO
MiChart Code
SO
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Duke- Michael Hershfield Laboratory
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Hershfield lab must be emailed in advance the name and DOB of any specimens to be sent.
michael.hershfield@dm.duke.edu
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a green top or lavender top tube. Send intact whole blood at room temperature. Specimens are accepted Monday through Thursday only and must be received by performing laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
Normal Volume
3 - 5 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
2 mL whole blood
Storage Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
Test performed by Hershfield Laboratory at Duke University Department of Rheumatology and Immunology.