Test Overview
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent (ELISPOT) Assay
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
3 - 4 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a Greiner lithium heparin tube. Send to Specimen Processing insulated against temperature changes. (room temp gel packs, paper towels). The specimen MUST be sent out the day of draw (draw no later than 4 pm), so off site labs should call for a stat pick up to ensure it reaches Sendouts in time to process it for shipment.
T-Spot shipping kit must be used to ensure ambient temperature is maintained. Specimen has a very short stability and must be shipped same day as collected and received by Quest within 39 hrs.
Do not send with the Quest Valencia courier, kit must be shipped Fed Ex to Memphis, or picked up by a corporate Quest courier
Additional Information
Test is performed by Quest Diagnostics TB