Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes AMIODARONE AMIODARONE Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst Special Inst Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top Tube only, transfer
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top Tube only, transfer
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments Comments Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes ATYPICAL PNEUMONIA NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFIED TEST (NAAT) ATYPICAL PNEUMONIA NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFIED TEST (NAAT) Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes
Tatlockia micdadei in respiratory specimens.
Tatlockia micdadei in respiratory specimens. Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst Special Inst
using aseptic technique and accepted methods.
using aseptic technique and accepted methods.
Submit 5.0 mL (0.5 mL minimum) in a sterile
Submit 5.0 mL (0.5 mL minimum) in a sterile
deeply into either nostril. Suction while
deeply into either nostril. Suction while
withdrawing bulb. Transfer aspirate to a sterile
withdrawing bulb. Transfer aspirate to a sterile
saline into rubber bulb. Press one nostril closed.
saline into rubber bulb. Press one nostril closed.
Insert bulb into other nostril. Squeeze saline in
Insert bulb into other nostril. Squeeze saline in
and aspirate back into bulb. Transfer to sterile
and aspirate back into bulb. Transfer to sterile
NASOPHARYNGEAL: Insert a flexible mini-tip
NASOPHARYNGEAL: Insert a flexible mini-tip
swab through the nostril into the nasopharynx.
swab through the nostril into the nasopharynx.
Rotate gently and withdraw. Place swab into M-
Rotate gently and withdraw. Place swab into M-
collect entire specimen (0.5 mL minimum) of
collect entire specimen (0.5 mL minimum) of
expectorated sputum in a sterile container
expectorated sputum in a sterile container
Specimen Prep Specimen Prep Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria
volume, inappropriate transport device.
volume, inappropriate transport device. Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments
Testing is only performed on the respiratory
Comments
Testing is only performed on the respiratory
specimens listed. Testing is not performed on
specimens listed. Testing is not performed on
throat specimens. All new positive specimens
throat specimens. All new positive specimens
are called. This test does not distinguish
are called. This test does not distinguish
between living and dead organisms and should
between living and dead organisms and should
not be used as a test-of-cure. If V RESPNAAT
testing is also requested for a swab specimen, collect and submit a separate swab. Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFIED TEST BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFIED TEST Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container
Liquid Stuart's bacterial transport (Dark Green-
Container
Liquid Stuart's bacterial transport (Dark Green-
Special Inst Special Inst Specimen Prep
Using a flexible mini-tip swab, insert swab into
Specimen Prep
Using a flexible mini-tip swab, insert swab into
nostril with head at a 70° angle. Press swab tip
nostril with head at a 70° angle. Press swab tip
on the mucosal surface of the mid-inferior
on the mucosal surface of the mid-inferior
portion of the inferior turbinate. Rub the swab
portion of the inferior turbinate. Rub the swab
tip several times across the mucosal surface to
tip several times across the mucosal surface to
loosen and collect cellular material. Withdraw
loosen and collect cellular material. Withdraw
swab and insert into Liquid Stuart's Bacterial
swab and insert into Liquid Stuart's Bacterial
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments
This test does not distinguish between living
Comments
This test does not distinguish between living
and dead organisms and should not be used as
and dead organisms and should not be used as
a test of cure. All new positive specimen results
a test of cure. All new positive specimen results
are called. Although not the preferred transport,
are called. Although not the preferred transport,
M4 Viral Transport medium has been validated
M4 Viral Transport medium has been validated
Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes
demoxepam; N-desmethylchlordiazepoxide; N-
demoxepam; N-desmethylchlordiazepoxide; N-
Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst
Oral peak is 4 hours after dose, trough is
Special Inst
Oral peak is 4 hours after dose, trough is
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments
Drug half-life in blood ranges from 16-27 hours. Comments
Drug half-life in blood ranges from 16-27 hours. Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes CLONAZEPAM CLONAZEPAM Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst
Collect specimen immediately prior to next dose
Special Inst
Collect specimen immediately prior to next dose
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments Comments Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes FELBAMATE FELBAMATE Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst Special Inst Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Transport Temp Transport Temp
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments
Felbamate has an elimination half-life of 20-23
Comments
Felbamate has an elimination half-life of 20-23
Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes FLECAINIDE FLECAINIDE Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst
Draw immediately prior to next dose unless
Special Inst
Draw immediately prior to next dose unless
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments Comments Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes FLUOXETINE FLUOXETINE Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst Special Inst Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments Comments Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes METHYLMALONIC ACID, Serum METHYLMALONIC ACID, Serum Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst Special Inst Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Plastic Transport Tube within one hour of
Plastic Transport Tube within one hour of
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments Comments Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes MUMPS ANTIBODY, IgM MUMPS ANTIBODY, IgM Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst Special Inst Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* For Red Top only, transfer serum to
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments Comments Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes PROTEIN C ACTIVITY PROTEIN C ACTIVITY Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes Includes Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container
Light Blue Top (3.2% Sodium Citrate) Tube
Container
Light Blue Top (3.2% Sodium Citrate) Tube
Special Inst
For patients with hematocrits >55%, please see
Special Inst
For patients with hematocrits >55%, please see
Coagulation Procedures or contact Dynacare
Coagulation Procedures or contact Dynacare
Coagulation Department at 414-805-8428.
Coagulation Department at 414-805-8428. Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* and transfer to a Purple Screw Cap
Specimen Prep
Centrifuge* and transfer to a Purple Screw Cap
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments Comments Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, CSF PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, CSF Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes
Prealbumin, Albumin, Alpha1 Globulin, Alpha2
Includes
Prealbumin, Albumin, Alpha1 Globulin, Alpha2
Globulin, Beta Globulin, Gamma Globulin, Total
Globulin, Beta Globulin, Gamma Globulin, Total
Synonyms
CSF Electrophoresis, Globulins, CSF, Spinal
Synonyms
CSF Electrophoresis, Globulins, CSF, Spinal
Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst
The third tube of a routinely obtained 3-tube set
Special Inst
The third tube of a routinely obtained 3-tube set
Specimen Prep Specimen Prep Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments Comments Dynacare Laboratories Test Changes RESPIRATORY VIRUS NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFIED TEST (NAAT) RESPIRATORY VIRUS NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFIED TEST (NAAT) Mnemonic Mnemonic Test Code Test Code Includes
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for Influenza
Includes
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for Influenza
A and B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A and B
A and B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A and B
(RSV), and Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3 in respiratory
(RSV), and Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3 in respiratory
Synonyms Synonyms Specimen Specimen Container Container Special Inst
A combination of nasopharyngeal and throat
Special Inst
A combination of nasopharyngeal and throat
specimens is optimal for testing. Submit both
specimens is optimal for testing. Submit both
swabs in the same tube of M-4 or M-6 Viral
swabs in the same tube of M-4 or M-6 Viral
Specimen Prep Specimen Prep
technique and accepted methods. Submit 5.0
technique and accepted methods. Submit 5.0
mL (0.5 mL minimum) in a sterile container
mL (0.5 mL minimum) in a sterile container
deeply into either nostril. Suction while
deeply into either nostril. Suction while
withdrawing bulb. Transfer aspirate to a sterile
withdrawing bulb. Transfer aspirate to a sterile
NASAL SWAB: Using a swab, collect specimen
NASAL SWAB: Using a swab, collect specimen
through nostril. Place swab in M-4 or M-6 Viral
through nostril. Place swab in M-4 or M-6 Viral
saline into rubber bulb. Press one nostril closed.
saline into rubber bulb. Press one nostril closed.
Insert bulb into other nostril. Squeeze saline in
Insert bulb into other nostril. Squeeze saline in
and aspirate back into bulb. Transfer to sterile
and aspirate back into bulb. Transfer to sterile
NASOPHARYNGEAL: Insert a flexible mini-tip
NASOPHARYNGEAL: Insert a flexible mini-tip
swab through the nostril into the nasopharynx.
swab through the nostril into the nasopharynx.
Rotate gently and withdraw. Place swab into M-
Rotate gently and withdraw. Place swab into M-
collect entire specimen (0.5 mL minimum) of
collect entire specimen (0.5 mL minimum) of
expectorated sputum in a sterile container
expectorated sputum in a sterile container
THROAT SWAB: Using a swab, vigorously rub
THROAT SWAB: Using a swab, vigorously rub
the tonsils and posterior pharynx. Place swab in
the tonsils and posterior pharynx. Place swab in
Transport Temp Transport Temp Rej Criteria Rej Criteria
volume, inappropriate transport device.
volume, inappropriate transport device. Reference Value Reference Value Performed Performed Comments
This test will detect Influenza A & B and will
Comments
This test will detect Influenza A & B and will
differentiate between the two. It will also detect
differentiate between the two. It will also detect
Parainfluenza Virus 1, 2, and 3. Specimens
Parainfluenza Virus 1, 2, and 3. Specimens
that are positive for Influenza A will reflex to
that are positive for Influenza A will reflex to
specimens are called. This test does not
specimens are called. This test does not
distinguish between living and dead virus and
distinguish between living and dead virus and
should not be used as a test-of-cure. During
should not be used as a test-of-cure. During
respiratory season, testing is performed daily.
respiratory season, testing is performed daily.
Outside of respiratory season, testing is
Outside of respiratory season, testing is
performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If
performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
PNEUMONAAT testing is also requested for a swab specimen, collect and submit a separate swab.
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specimens are called. This test does not
specimens are called. This test does not
distinguish between living and dead virus and
distinguish between living and dead virus and
should not be used as a test-of-cure. During
should not be used as a test-of-cure. During
respiratory season, testing is performed daily.
respiratory season, testing is performed daily.
Outside of respiratory season, testing is
Outside of respiratory season, testing is
performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If
performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.