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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Not a standalone diagnostic test for ankylosing spondylitis. Use as an aid in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis only if clinical signs and symptoms are present. This test should not be used for the prenatal diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis because positive results do not predict the disorder.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD solution A or B).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Plasma or serum; collection of specimen in sodium heparin tubes. Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
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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