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Abbreviation: CYSIGGCSF

Specimen Type: CSF

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Sterile Container (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCYSIGGCS

Volume: 3 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CYSIGG

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST SERUM (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCYSIGG

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CYPGP

Specimen Type: Whole blood AND saliva

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate whole blood specimen.

Tubes / Containers: Lavender top tube

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCYPGP

LOINC: 46724-1, 57132-3, 40425-1, 31208-2, 50398-7, 11526-1

Volume: 3 mL whole blood

Minimum Volume: 1 mL whole blood

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: ARUP #3001524

Abbreviation: CYEOS

Specimen Type: Specimen

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCYEOS

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

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: CWNM

Specimen Type: Spinal Fluid

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Sterile Container (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YWNIGMC

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CWDE

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Instrument / Location: IBT Laboratory

Host Code: YCWDE

Tab Assignment: General

Abbreviation: CURVUL

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: SST

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCURVUL

LOINC: 6094-7

Volume: 0.5mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25mL

Tab Assignment: RPS SENDOUTS

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

Additional Information: ARUP # 0055377

Abbreviation: CUR

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated; room temperature also acceptable.

Tubes / Containers: Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (Royal blue EDTA)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCUR

Volume: 2 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday / Reported 1-4 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 3003756 Separate cells within two hours of collection in a Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (Royal blue EDTA).

Abbreviation: CULWHT

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST SERUM (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCULWHT

LOINC: 6277-8

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Everyday / Reported 1-3 days

Additional Information: Sent to ARUP via RPS

Abbreviation: CUINDX

Specimen Type: Serum

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

Tubes / Containers: Red top

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCUINDX

LOINC: 63369-3

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed M, F / Reported 2-6 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 2005413 CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Abbreviation: CUCE

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Instrument / Location: IBT Laboratory

Host Code: YCUCE

Tab Assignment: General

Abbreviation: CU

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Royal Blue - EDTA or No Additive (2)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCU

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or royal blue-top without EDTA spun down. Centrifuge; do not allow serum or plasma to remain on cells and transfer to a trace element free transport tube.

Abbreviation: CTUT

Specimen Type: 24 Hour Urine

Storage Temperature: Frozen immediately after collection

Tubes / Containers: 24 Hour Collection Container containing 25 mL 6N HCl

Instrument / Location: LabCorp

Host Code: YCTUT

Volume: 50 mL aliquot

Minimum Volume: 5 mL aliquot (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

PSPC Testing Schedule: ****Please call the lab for proper collection container****

Additional Information: Collect urine in 2 qt plastic bottle containing 25 mL 6N HCl; indicate 24-hour volume. Patients should be instructed to avoid direct contact with collection bottles or bags containing preservatives, especially hydrochloric acid. Patients should be given two containers: one bottle containing 6N HCl should be used for pooling voids over 24-hour collection period; additional bottle should be used for each void and poured into pooling bottle immediately following void.

Abbreviation: CTSEED

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: SST

Instrument / Location: ARUP via RPS

Host Code: YCTSEED

LOINC: 6088-9

Volume: 0.5mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25mL

Tab Assignment: RPS SENDOUTS

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

Additional Information: ARUP # 2006687

Abbreviation: CTRM

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCTRM

LOINC: 53982-5

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CTPTD

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: SST (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCTPTD

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CTLGV

Specimen Type: Swab

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Vaginal, rectal, cervical, urethral, genital, or penile swab with APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit OR in Viral Transport Media

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCTLGV

LOINC: 31208-2. 21613-5

Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

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

Additional Information: ARUP # 2013768

Abbreviation: CTFU

Specimen Type: Urine-No preservativ

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: 24Hr Container, No Preservative (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCTFU

LOINC: 2161-8, 2162-6, 2218-6, 49256-1, 2668-2

Volume: 30 mL

Minimum Volume: 4 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Preservation can be enhanced by adjusting the pH to 2-3 by adding an acid such as 6 N HCl. Catecholamines are not stable above pH 7. The pH of such specimens must be adjusted by the addition of acid prior to transport. A pH less than 2 can cause assay interference.

Abbreviation: CTCU

Specimen Type: Cervical, eye, rectal, urethral swab, or peritoneal fluid. Also acceptable for newborns: Nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab or washing.

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Viral Transport Media

Instrument / Location: ARUP via RPS

Host Code: YCTCU

LOINC: 6349-5, 31208-2

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: ARUP # 0060850

Abbreviation: CSSG

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCSSG

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CSQU

Specimen Type: Urine-No preservativ

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: 24Hr Container, No Preservative (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCSQU

Volume: 30 mL

Minimum Volume: 4 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CSNL

Specimen Type: Serum-No SST Drug Le

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Red Top (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCSNL

Volume: 2 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CSMUT

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST SERUM (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCSMUT

LOINC: 7703-2

Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.34 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Varies / Reported 3-6 days

Additional Information: Sent to ARUP via RPS

Abbreviation: CSFCU

Specimen Type: CSF

Tubes / Containers: Sterile Container

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCSFCU

Volume: 1 - 2 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Gram stain results reported as soon as stain is completed. Reports of cultures from which pathogens are isolated require minimum of 48 hrs for completion. Identification and susceptibility tests are performed on positive cultures.