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HelpTest ID FFTUM Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, Highly Sensitive
Method Name
Immunoassay
Reporting Name
Tumor Necrosis FactorSpecimen Type
Serum RedCollect blood in red-top vacutainer containing no additives. Allow blood to clot (10 - 15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells. Transfer 1.0 mL serum to clean plastic vial, and freeze as soon as possible.
NOTE: Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 270 days |
Reference Values
TNF-Alpha, Highly Sensitive 1.2 – 15.3 pg/mL
TNF-alpha is not to be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another established product or procedure.
The reference range is intended to be used for blood samples only. Reference ranges for body fluids other than blood have not been established.
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteTest Classification
This test was performed using at kit that has not been approved or cleared by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.CPT Code Information
83520