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Test Code LAB6754 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DISEASE ACTIVITY

Specimen Type

Octave MSDA Test Kit

Specimen Volume

4 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Processing

  1. Allow Blood To clot at room temperature for 30 minutes in the upright position
  2. Centrifuge at full speed (3000-3500 rpm) for 15 minutes in room temp centrifuge only
  3. Ensure Gel has moved to the middle of the tube

 

Shipping/Handling instructions:

  • Gel packs need to be COMPLETELY FROZEN and will be swapped out by specimen processing prior to shipment.
  • Refrigerate sample (2-10 C) until ready to ship.
  • Do NOT ship samples Friday-Sunday (refrigerate until Monday).
  • Ship sample within 4 hours of packaging the kit.

Synonyms

MDSA, Octave

CPT Codes

81599

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days