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Test Code
FRTUL
Test Name
Francisella tularensis, IgG and IgM
CPT Codes
RUO86668 X 2
Included Tests
  • Francisella tularensis, IgG
  • Francisella tularensis, IgM
Expected Turnaround Time
9 - 15 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a LabCorp pp transpak frozen purple tube.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

4 days

Frozen

30 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Grossly hemolyzed
  • Lipemic
  • Specimens received unfrozen
  • Specimens outside of listed stability
Methodology
IFA
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • IgG, IgM tularemia
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies