Special Instructions
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Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Autoimmune Retinopathy Panel (ARP)
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Varies
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Submit only one of the following specimens:
Serum:
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 5 mL serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Plasma:
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and send 5 mL EDTA plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Complete and submit with specimen:
- Completed OHSU Ocular request form
- Clinical history
- Referring physician information (name & phone number)
-NOTE: Without this information, testing cannot be completed.
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Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
Hemolysis: | Mild reject; Gross reject |
Thawing: | Warm reject; Cold OK |
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Special Container |
Varies |
Refrigerated |
7 days |
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Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
A final report will be provided.
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PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
Referral
Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
16 to 35 days
Ocular Immunology Laboratory OHSU