Referred Tests
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Test ID: FCASG
Casein IgG
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis: | NA |
| Thawing: | Warm OK; Cold OK |
| Lipemia: | NA |
| Icterus: | NA |
| Other: | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |