CU Index-VRCR (CUX)
Department: Reference
Test Synonym(s): LAB3933, CUX, Chronic Urticaria Index, Viracor Test Code 2103
Special Instructions: Collect 3-5 mL whole blood in a serum separator tube (SST).
Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of draw to pellet cells below the gel.
Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking Prednisone should be off their medication for 2 week prior to draw
Can be shipped at ambient or frozen temperature Monday through Friday.
This test is sent to a reference lab. [
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