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Test ID F68KD 68kD (hsp-70) antibodies by Line Blot


Specimen Required


Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.


Method Name

Line Immunoassay

Reporting Name

68kD (hsp-70) antibodies

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Frozen (preferred) 365 days
  Refrigerated  5 days
  Ambient  48 hours

Reference Values

Qualitative test - Positive or Negative

Day(s) Performed

Once per week

Report Available

3 to 18 days

Performing Laboratory

IMMCO Diagnostics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test has been developed and performance parameters have been validated by IMMCO Diagnostics, Inc. This test has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); however, US FDA approval is not required for clinical use. It is not intended that clinical diagnosis and patient management decisions be made using these results alone. This test has been validated using serum samples. The manufacturer has not determined the efficacy of this test when performed on CSF, plasma, joint or pleural fluid specimens. The performance characteristics of this test were determined by IMMCO Diagnostics Inc.

CPT Code Information

84182

NY State Approved

Yes