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Chronic Urticaria (CU) Index
V571
Methodology: | Ex-Vivo Challenge and cell culture |
Performed: | Mon, Wed, Fri |
Reported: | 3-5 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should be off their medication for 2 weeks prior to draw Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST). Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature. Stability: After separation of cells: Room Temperature: 1 week, Frozen: 1 month NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Viracor – IBT |
CPT Code(s): | 86352 |