TNFa by Luminex
Test Code
TNFA
Description
Collect
Plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 500 µL plasma, frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Thawed specimen.
Storage Transport Temp
Send frozen plasma Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Frozen at -70°C: 1 year
Methodology
Luminex
Turnaround Time
up to 4 weeks
Department
Complement Lab
Synonyms
Cytokine (Tumor Necrosis Factor);Complement (Tumor Necrosis Factor);LTNFA;(Tumor Necrosis Factor);Cytokines (Tumor Necrosis Factor);Luminex;LTNFA
Reference Interval
Human Male: 0.0 - 22.3 pg/mL
Human Female: 0.0 - 22.3 pg/mL
CPT Code
83520