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Abbreviation: RCDIFD

Specimen Type: Fresh liquid stool collected in a sterile container.

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated 5 days / Frozen if not tested within 5 days

Tubes / Containers: Sterile container; no preservative

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YRCDIFD

LOINC: 54067-4

Volume: 10 mL

Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily / Reported same day

Additional Information: WILL NOT REFLEX (for clients that perform antigen/toxin testing in-house)

Abbreviation: CDIFD

Specimen Type: Fresh liquid stool/soft stool. Only unformed stools taking the shape of the container will be tested.

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated stable 5 days, Freeze if not tested within 5 days

Tubes / Containers: Sterile container; no preservative / Stool culture transport such as Cary Blair or Enteric Plus are also acceptable, however, if reflex confirmatory testing is needed, fresh stool is required and would be requested.

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCDIFD

LOINC: 54067-4

Volume: 10 mL

Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: MICRO

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily at 10am, 2pm & 9pm / Reported 1 hr after testing

Additional Information: Auto reflexes to C. difficile antigen and toxin.

Abbreviation: FCCK

Specimen Type: GI Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Special tube containing G.I. preservative (MCL Supply T125)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YFCCK

LOINC: 2081-8

Volume: 3 mL

Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon, Thurs / Reported 30-32 days

Additional Information: MAYO ID: FCCK Patient should fast for 10-12 hours prior to collection. Performing lab: Inter Science Institute

Abbreviation: CYAN

Specimen Type: Grey top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate)

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.

Tubes / Containers: Purple Top Tube

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCYAN

LOINC: 5634-1

Volume: 2 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon-Sun / Reported 11-13 days

Additional Information: MAYO ID: FCYNB Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Abbreviation: HDR5P

Specimen Type: Hair

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YHDR5P

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: AQPP

Specimen Type: Heparinized Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Sodium or Lithium Heparin

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YAQPP

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: ARUP # 0040033 - CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Abbreviation: AASS

Specimen Type: Heparinized Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Green Top

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YAASS

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: COQ10

Specimen Type: Heparinized Plasma

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate - protect from light

Tubes / Containers: Refrigerated-Protect from light. (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCOQ10

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Patient should fast overnight prior to specimen collection.

Abbreviation: FAPS

Specimen Type: Heparinized Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Green Top (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YFAPS

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: PRPRF

Specimen Type: Heparinized Plasma

Storage Temperature: None

Tubes / Containers: Frozen Hep Plasma - Protect From Light (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YPRPRFA

LOINC: 2815-9, 59465-5, 50595-8

Volume: 3 mL

Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: ARUP # 2006593

Abbreviation: VITC

Specimen Type: Heparinized Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen - protect from light

Tubes / Containers: Frozen Hep Plasma - Protect From Light (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YVITC

LOINC: 1903-4

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Draw in chilled tube and keep specimen on ice. Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection and keep protected from light.

Abbreviation: MDS11

Specimen Type: Meconium

Storage Temperature: Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YMDS11

Volume: 5 gm

Minimum Volume: 1 gm

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Expected TAT: 3-6 days

Additional Information: Medtox test: 809558 Panel includes: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine metabolite, Phencyclidine (PCP), Cannabinoids (THC metabolite), Opiates, Oxycodone, Methadone, Buprenorphine, Tramadol

Abbreviation: FUNBL

Specimen Type: Mycolytic F Blood Culture Bottle (Red label / Red cap)

Storage Temperature: Room Temp for 72 hours

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YFUNBL

Volume: 5 mL for adults; 3 mL for pediatrics

Minimum Volume: 3 mL for adults; 1 mL for pediatrics

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Negative results available at 7 days and final at 30 days; Positives reported as soon as detected.

Documents: https://www.testmenu.com/nebraska/Tests/276872

Abbreviation: PSDPRPS

Specimen Type: Na Citrate Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Blue Top x 3

Instrument / Location: Bill only profile

Host Code: YPSDPRPS

Volume: 3 - 1.5 mL aliquots

Minimum Volume: 3 - 1 mL aliquots

Abbreviation: FABRS

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated; If delivery and processing exceed 48 hours, transport specimens frozen on dry ice.

Tubes / Containers: Universal or viral transport medium, 3 mL tubes

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YFABRS

LOINC: 76078-5, 76080-1, 76089-2, 94565-9

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily / Reported within 24-48 hrs

Additional Information: Combo test will test for Covid 19, Influenza A/B and RSV. For patients with signs/symptoms of respiratory viral infection; Asymptomatic patients or patients where only SARS CoV-2 testing is required order COVID-19 by PCR (COV19)

Abbreviation: BPPRP

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal Swab

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Nasopharyngeal swab

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBPPRP

LOINC: 23826-1

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Charcoal swab no longer acceptable.

Abbreviation: COV19

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab collected in universal or viral transport medium, 3 mL tubes. Other acceptable specimens include BAL, sputum, and trachael aspirates submitted in sterile container or nasal washings collected in universal or viral transport medium. Acceptable substitutes for universal or vial transport media include phosphate buffered saline (PBS), sterile saline, or liquid Amies.

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Swab

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCOV19

LOINC: 31208-2, 94309-2

Volume: Ideal volume to complete testing is 3mL

Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Cash price: $70.00 Results usually available within 48 hours of receipt in laboratory at RPS.

Abbreviation: NG CYTO UR

Specimen Type: Non-preserved Urine

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Instrument / Location: AP Non-Gyn Cytology

Host Code: Cyto-Urine

Volume: 50 mLs requested

Tab Assignment: AP Cytology

Abbreviation: ADVBL

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YADVBL

LOINC: 62480-9

Volume: 1 mL plasma

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL plasma

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: A2AA

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Tubes / Containers: Sodium Citrate

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YA2AA

LOINC: 27810-1

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon, Thu / Reported 1-5 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 0098727 CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Abbreviation: FBRIV

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube (EDTA)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YFBRIV

LOINC: 88894-1

Volume: 2 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon - Sun / Reported 8-12 days

Additional Information: MAYO ID: FBRIV

Abbreviation: C4AR

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: EDTA

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YC4AR

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 500 µL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed 1st & 3rd Thurs of month / Reported 18 days

Additional Information: Sent to National Jewish Health via RPS

Abbreviation: CATSUP

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Sodium Heparin (2)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCATSUP

Volume: 8 mL

Minimum Volume: 6 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Collect in chilled sodium heparin tube.

Abbreviation: CATUPR

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Sodium Heparin (2)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCATUPR

Volume: 8 mL

Minimum Volume: 6 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Collect in chilled sodium heparin tube.

Abbreviation: CERAM

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube (EDTA)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCERAM

LOINC: 93882-9, 93881-1, 93880-3, 93879-5, 93878-7, 93876-1

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed MWF / Reported 2-7 days

Additional Information: MAYO ID: CERAM Samples should not be collected from patients receiving Intralipid, as it may cause false-elevations in measured ceramides.