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BasoFunction HRT Propyphenazone-994

Test info

Test name:

BasoFunction HRT Propyphenazone

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Allergen
BasoFunction Histamine Release Test - Propyphenazone

Useful for:

The BasoFunction test may be useful with patients who have a suggestive history of adverse reactions to the indicated allergen and for whom skin testing is not appropriate or available.

Specimen

Patient preparation information:

Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication 72 hours prior to draw.
Patients taking prednisone should stop medication for 2 weeks prior to draw.

Specimen type:

Sodium heparin (Na hep) whole blood

Collection container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Volume:

10 mL

Minimum volume:

8 mL

Collection instructions:

Specimen must arrive at Viracor IBT within 48 hours of collection
Draw Mo - We only
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Transport and stability:

Ambient (strict) - 48 hours

Refrigerated - NO

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

Hemolyzed specimen
Lithium heparin specimens

Performance

Performing lab:

Viracor Eurofins (501374) via LabCorp (829318): R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

3 - 5 days

Method:

Histamine ELISA

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Billing

CPT codes:

86352

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Tracking

Date created:

01/28/2020

Revised date:

01/09/2024

Review date:

01/09/2024