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Thermal Amplitude Test
0013410
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Ordering Recommendation
Determine the clinical significance of cold reacting autoantibodies. Prior to ordering the thermal amplitude test, results from the Antibody ID Package (IRL) (0013003) are required to identify specific antibodies that may interfere with testing.
Mnemonic
IRL-THERM
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon - Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (K2EDTA), Pink (K2 EDTA) or Plain Red.
Specimen Preparation
Maintain at 37°C until separated from cells. Transport 7 mL red blood cells and 5 mL plasma or serum in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 7 mL red blood cells and 3 mL plasma or serum)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator or Gel Tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
86870
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0013410 | Thermal Amplitude Test |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Thermal Amplitude Test
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