Useful for diagnosis of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis (disseminated intravascular coagulation) especially when combined with clinical information and other laboratory test data. Also useful for excluding the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis.
Plasma
Lt. Blue (1)
None
None
Draw tube MUST be filled to line. Pour off plasma and freeze within 4 hours of draw.
Useful for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism (in conjunction with measurements of other sex steroids) or as an adjunct in the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). DHEA/DHEA-S measurements play a secondary role to the measurements of cortisol/cortisone, 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, and androstenedione.
Useful for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism (in conjunction with measurements of other steroids), and as an adjunct in the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Useful in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of premature adrenarche.
Serum
SST (1)
Plasma
Green (1)
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
Useful in the assessment of an antibody response to tetanus and diphtheria toxoid vaccines, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization. Aids in the evaluation of immunodeficiency.
Useful for evaluation of jaundice and liver functions.
Serum
SST (1)
Plasma
EDTA (1)
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
Useful for demonstrating in vivo coating of RBCs with IgG or the complement component C3d in the following settings: autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hemolytic transfusion reactions, or drug-induced hemolytic anemia.
Useful for the diagnosis and monitoring of autoimmune diseases, specifically Lupus.
Serum
SST (1)
None
None
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
REFRIGERATE (72 Hours)
4 Days
Enzyme Immunoassay
86225
Anti-DNA, Anti-ds (Anti-Double Stranded) DNA, ANTI-dsDNA ANTIBODY, Antibody to ds-DNA, Antibody to Native DNA (n-DNA), Connective Tissue Disease Activity Assessment, Connective Tissue Disease Autoantibody Panel, DNA Double Stranded (ds-DNA) Antibody, Double Stranded DNA, ds-DNA Antibody, Autoantibodies to Double Stranded (ds)DNA, Native Anti-DNA, Native DNA, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Useful as a rapid screening for preliminary qualitative results of multiple drugs and drug metabolites including: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids, Cocaine Metabolites, Phencyclidine, Morphine, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Oxycodone,
Urine
Sterile Container (1)
None
None
RT (72 Hours)
Lateral Flow Chromatographic Immunoassay
80305, G0480
Drug Test, Drug Abuse, Drug Screen, Urine Toxicology, Drugs of Abuse
Although urine is the specimen of choice for drug screening, a serum drug screen can be performed when a urine specimen is unavailable (autopsy, dialysis patient).
Serum
Red (2)
Plasma
EDTA (1)
REFRIGERATE (14 Days)
4 Days
Enzyme-Multiplied Immunoassay Technique
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
80307, 80377, G0481
Drug Test, Drug Abuse, Drug Screen, Serum Toxicology, Drugs of Abuse