Test Details
Analytic Time
2 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
VCUPN
MiChart Code
CU Index Panel
Synonyms
- IBT Chronic Urticaria Index Panel
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Viracor Eurofins 4030005P
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should be off their medication for 2 weeks prior to draw. Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Store at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen specimens are acceptable.
Additional Information
Panel includes Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase IgG, Anti-Thyroglobulin IgG, TSH (Thyrotropin), and CU Index. Test sent to Viracor Eurofins.
Billing
CPT Code
86352, 86376, 86800, 84443
Fee Code
AA185, AA186, AA187, AA188
NY State Approved
No