Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent (ELISPOT) Assay

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday - Saturday
Analytic Time

3 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
SLM
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Quest 33737
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

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.

Special Handling

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

Alternate Specimen
Sodium heparin tubes
Normal Volume
Adults: 6 mL whole blood; Peds 2-9: 4 mL whole blood, Peds <2: 2 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
Adults: 6 mL whole blood; Peds 2-9: 4 mL whole blood, Peds <2: 2 mL whole blood
Storage Temperature
STRICT Ambient
Additional Information

Test is performed by Quest Diagnostics TB