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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to screen individuals with Merkel cell carcinoma for antibodies suggestive of current or prior infection with Merkel cell polyomavirus.
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Multiplex Bead Assay
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Varies
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
21-31 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 4 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Screening for the Merkel cell polyomavirus VP1 capsid antibody is done once, on the first specimen submitted. Additional charges apply.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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