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0013410
Thermal Amplitude Test
IRL-THERM
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.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86870
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0013410 | Thermal Amplitude Test |
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Aliases
Thermal Amplitude Test
