BasoFunction HRT Iopamidol
Cell Function Testing requires special attention to specimen collection and shipping in order to ensure the integrity of the sample. Please watch Viracor’s video for complete specimen collection and shipping instructions.
The BasoFunction test may be useful with patients who have a suggestive history of adverse reactions to the indicated allergen and for whom skin testing is not appropriate or available.
ProcedureCell Setup: Peripheral blood leukocytes are enriched from heparinized whole blood and stimulated with fMLP Basophil Activation Test, allergen (BasoFunction Test) or buffer alone. Following a brief culture the supernatant containing secreted histamine is separated from the cells. Histamine Test: A validated histamine ELISA quantifies histamine that was secreted by any stimulated control. Eurofins Viracor determined the performance characteristics of this test. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
3-5 business days from receipt of specimen
| Specimen Type | Test Code | CPT Code | NY Approved | Volume | Assay Range | Special Instructions |
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| whole blood | 501407 | 86352 | Yes | 8-10 mL (min. full 4 mL tube) | The reference range varies for each allergen |
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The reference range varies for each allergen
ShippingShip OVERNIGHT. Samples are received Monday thru Friday ONLY. Specimen MUST BE received within 48 hours of draw.
Causes for RejectionHemolyzed, frozen or refrigerated blood is not acceptable and will be rejected for testing. Do Not use Lithium Heparin tubes
Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.
The CPT codes provided are based on Eurofins Viracor's interpretation of the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and are provided for general informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Questions regarding coding should be addressed to your local Medicare carrier. Eurofins Viracor assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes illustrated in this material.