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Abbreviation: BASSBK

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Red top or SST acceptable

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBASSBK

LOINC: 7120-9

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.34mL plus 0.04mL for each allergen ordered

Tab Assignment: RPS SENDOUTS

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performance varies/ Reported 3-6 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 0099692

Abbreviation: BLPF

Specimen Type: Bone marrow preferred, blood acceptable

Storage Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated also acceptable

Tubes / Containers: Sodium Heparin

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBLPF

LOINC: 50397-9, 69965-2, 93356-4, 62356-1, 42349-1, 31208-2, 49549-9, 48767-8, 62364-5, 18771-6

Volume: Blood: 7-10 mL Bone Marrow: 1-2 mL

Minimum Volume: Blood: 2 mL Bone Marrow: 1 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed M-Sun / Reported 7 days (M-F)

Additional Information: MAYO ID: BLPF

Abbreviation: BCELSA

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube (EDTA)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBCELSA

LOINC: 9558-8, 94689-7, 94755-6, 94754-9, 89343-8, 89344-6, 8116-6, 8117-4, 89351-1, 89352-9, 89349-5, 89350-3, 89353-7, 89358-6, 89357-8, 89341-2

Volume: 4 mL

Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday / Reported 1-3 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 3002216

Abbreviation: BCRQT

Specimen Type: EDTA Whole Blood

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Purple Top Tube (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBCRQTRA

Volume: 10 mL

Minimum Volume: 5.0 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: One or more of the test code(s) you ordered are considered "Genetic" testing and require Preauthorization with Blue Cross and Blue Shield before ordering. Collect Mon-Thurs ONLY. PLEASE draw 2 full EDTA tubes. Specimen must be received at the testing laboratory within 24 hours of collection and must be received at Pathology Services on the same day the specimen is collected. Results from a CBC with differential must accompany this test request. Patient must have a diagnosis of CML of a previous positive t(9;22) translocation result.

Abbreviation: BCRABL

Specimen Type: Whole blood OR bone morrow aspirate

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube (EDTA)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBCRABLN

Volume: 7 mL EDTA or 2 mL Bone marrow aspirate in EDTA tube

Minimum Volume: 5 mL EDTA or 1 mL Bone marrow aspirate in EDTA tube

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon - Fri / Specimen must be received by 2pm on Friday to be run same day (at UNMC).

Additional Information: Specimen must be received and run within 72 hours of collection. State source of specimen on lab test request form. Separated samples for Flow Cytometry and Molecular Diagnostics are optimal if both tests are requested. If sample is shared with Flow Cytometry, transport at room temperature.

Abbreviation: BCRNGS

Specimen Type: EDTA Whole Blood

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBCRNGS

Abbreviation: BWSRSS

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBWSRSS

Volume: 3 mL whole blood

Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performance varies / Reported 12-14 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 3001635

Abbreviation: ALLBF

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: SST

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YALLBF

LOINC: 6039-2

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25mL

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday/ Reported 1-3 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 0055096

Abbreviation: BENZO

Specimen Type: Urine

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBENZO

Abbreviation: BET2

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBET2

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: B2T

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YB2T

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: BGSEQ

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube (EDTA) or Yellow Top Tube - A or B

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBGSEQR

LOINC: 66746-9, 21689-5

Volume: 3 mL

Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performance varies / Reported 3 weeks

Additional Information: ARUP # 3004547 Submit with Order: Patient history for Hemoglobinopathy/Thalassemia Testing and recent CBC.

Documents: Patient History for Hemoglobinopathy/Thalassemia Testing

Abbreviation: OHBET

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YOHBET

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: B2GM

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Tubes / Containers: SST SERUM (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YB2GM

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: B2GA

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: SST

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YB2GA

LOINC: 21108-6

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday / Reported 1-2 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 0050324

Abbreviation: B2MG

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST/CHEMISTRY SERUM (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YB2MG

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: B2MU

Specimen Type: Urine

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Specimen Container

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YB2MU

LOINC: 2161-8, 13485-8, 2756-5, 1953-9

Volume: 3 mL

Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily / Reported within 24 hrs

Additional Information: ARUP # 0080432 Transfer one 3 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random collection to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. If pH is greater than 8, lower pH to 6-8 by adding 1M HCL. If pH less than 6, increase pH to 6-8 by adding 5% NaOH. Titrate with appropriate preservative until pH of 6-8 has been reached. Record the pH on the transport tube and test request form.

Abbreviation: UBICA

Specimen Type: Urine

Storage Temperature: ****Frozen**** Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YUBICA

Volume: 4 ml

Minimum Volume: 2 ml

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Immediately upon collection, mix and transfer 4 mL urine to a standard transport tube. (Min: 2 ml) Do not expose to air.

Abbreviation: BILA

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBILA

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Patient should fast for 8 hours prior to collection.

Abbreviation: BISMU

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Storage Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated also acceptable

Tubes / Containers: Royal Blue w/K2 EDTA

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBISMU

LOINC: 8161-2

Volume: 7 mL whole blood

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday / Reported 1-3 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 0099478

Abbreviation: BKVQB

Specimen Type: EDTA Plasma

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Purple Top Tube

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBKVQB

LOINC: 32284-2, 44805-0, 48767-8

Volume: 1 mL or One 5 mL EDTA tube also acceptable

Minimum Volume: 0.75 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed M-F / Reported 24 hours

Additional Information: May be stored and/or transported for up to 24 hours at 2-25° C prior to plasma preparation.

Abbreviation: BKDOT

Specimen Type: Urine

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Sterile container

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBKDOT

LOINC: 41480-5

Volume: 2 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon-Sat / Reported within 24 hrs.

Additional Information: Can be shipped ambient or frozen Monday - Friday; if ambient, must be received at Viracor within 96 hrs.

Abbreviation: BEPEA

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Tubes / Containers: SST SERUM (1)

Instrument / Location: IBT Laboratory

Host Code: YBEPEA

Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: General

Abbreviation: BDABR

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: SST

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBDABR

LOINC: 16471-5

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday / Reported 2-5 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 3000236 Mark specimens plainly as acute or convalescent.

Abbreviation: BLAAB

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YBLAAB