BETA 2 TRANSFERRIN, FLUID
| Synonyms: | B2 Transferrin; CSF Specific Transferrin; Otorrhea, CSF; Rhinorrhea, CSF; Transferrin B2; Transferrin, Spinal Fluid; Cerebrospinal Fluid, Leakage |
| Computer Code: | (MBET2) |
| Specimen Collection: | 0.5 mL body fluid (nasal, otic, etc.) Direct collection may be done with a pipet, syringe (with needle removed), test tube, or micro collection device. Cotton swab in tightly sealed container. Sample must be frozen ASAP after collection. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Freeze in original collection container. Transport specimen on dry ice. Freeze sample as soon as possible after collection. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 10 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86335 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |