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HelpTest Code FOVAS Ovarian Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer, IFA
Specimen Required
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Testing Algorithm
If FOVAS "Ovarian Ab Screen w/Reflex" is positive, then FOVAT "Anti-Ovary Ab Titer" will be performed at an additional charge.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOVAT | Anti-Ovary Ab Titer | No | No |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
2 to 17 daysReporting Name
Ovarian Ab Screen w/ReflexReference Values
Anti-Ovary Antibody: Negative
Anti-Ovary Ab Titer: <1:5
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
86255
86256 (if appropriate)