Q and R
Collection Tube Abbreviations
| RT = Plain Red top | GYT = Gray top | RBL = Royal Blue top |
| RHalo = Red Halo | YT = Yellow top | PT = Pink top |
| BLT = Blue top | GRN = Green top | PPT = Pearl top |
| LT = Lavender top | SGRN = Special Green | GHalo = Green Halo |
Test
(TEST CODE)Lab
SectionSpecial
RequirementsReference Ranges and Critical Values Testing Schedule and Expected
Turnaround
TimeQ Fever Antibody
(QFEVR)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Mark sample as "acute" or "convalescent"Interpretive report Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPQuantitative Immunoglobulins
(QIGS2)
Includes IgG, IgA, IgMImmu 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo IgG: 714-1394 mg/dL
IgA: 95-353 mg/dL
IgM: 40-275 mg/dL
M-F
Result: 24-48 hrsQuinidine
(QUIN)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT.
Do not use separator rubes or gels1.5-4.5 µg/mL
Toxic: >10 µg/mLMailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRAJI Cell Immune Complex Assay Ref 7 ml blood, 1 RT
Critical frozenNegative: 0-20 µgE/mL
Positive: >20 µgE/mLMailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRapamycin [Sirolimus]
(RAPA)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 LT Trough: 3-20 ng/mL
Mailout: 1 week
MAYORAST [Allergen Testing] Ref 10 ml blood, 1 RHalo Refer to ARUP manual for specific allergen profiles Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRBC {Red Blood Count}
(RBCG)
Heme 3.0 ml blood, 1 LT
Male: 4.5 - 6.0 m/µl
Female: 3.8 - 5.2 m/µl
Critical Value:
RBC < 2.0 and >7.0 m/µl24 hrs, 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
RBC Cholinesterase
(CLNS)Ref 5 ml blood; 1 LT
Do not spin or Freeze18-29 U/g Hgb Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRBC Folate
(RCFOL)
Ref 5 ml blood, 2 LT
Hematocrit must be performed and indicated on the request form145-500 ng/mL Mailout 5-7 days
ARUPRBC Indices *Only available as CBC
Heme 3.0 ml blood, 1 LT
MCV 79 - 102 fl
MCH 27 - 36 pg
MCHC 30 - 36 g/dL24 hrs, 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hrRed Cell Antigen Typing [Patient RBC Phenotype] BBK 1 EDTA tube and order sheet initialed by blood collector. No transfusions within 3 mos. Varies; all results are determination of blood group antigens other than ABO. 24hrs/7days Reducing Substances
Ref 5 g stool, frozen Negative Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRenin
(REN2)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 LT
Refrigerate or collect in refrigerated tubes & send on iceUpright: 7-46 µU/mL
Supine: 5-47 µU/mLMailout: 5-7 days
ARUPReptilase Time VA BLT
See the VA on-line manual for more info.<20 seconds Mailout: 2 days Respiratory Culture and Gram Stain
(RSCLT)Micro Sputum, endotracheal, or tracheal (not BAL—See Bronchoalveolar Lavage) transported in sterile, no additive, leakproof container. Negative Daily
Results: 48-72 hrs.Respiratory Synctial Virus Antibody
(RSV)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo
Label sample as "acute" or "convalescent"<1:8 No antibody detected Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRSV Rapid Antigen
(RSVR)
Micro
Nasal Wash transported in sterile leak proof container
Nasopharyngeal swab
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Negative
Physician will be called with Positive RSV results
Daily
Results: Same day
Reticulin Antibody, IgA Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo
Separate serum from cells ASAP<1:5 No antibody detected Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPReticulocyte Count with IRF,
(RETCD-Adults)
(PRET - Peds)Heme 3.0ml blood, 1 LT Retic: 0.5-2.0%
IRF: 0.08-0.3624 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hrReverse T3 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo Birth-7days: 600-2500 pg/mL
Over 7 days: 90-350 pg/mLMailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRhogam Work-up [Rho(D); Rh Immunoglobulin] BBK 1 EDTA tube (post partum, post abortion, post amniocentesis or 28 weeks pregnancy) and order sheet initialed by blood collector. Rh neg mother with Rh pos infant or if infant type is unknown 24hrs/7days Rheumatoid Factor
(RF)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT 0.0 - 20.0 IU/L Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRickettsia Antibodies See Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Antibodies Ritalin Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT
Critical frozenBy report Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRocky Mountain Spotted Fever Antibodies
{Rickettsia rickettsii}
(RMSFP)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Label sample as "acute" or "convalescent"Interpretive report Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRotavirus Antigen
Ref 1 gm stool, frozen Negative Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRPR
(RPR)
Peds LabAdults: 5 ml blood, 1 RT
Infants: 1 red bullet tube
Negative.
Critical Value: Reactive
Reactives will have titer performed, and will be sent out for confirmation by FTA-Abs24 hrs/ 7 days
Daily
Rubella (German Measles) Screen
(RUB)Chem 5 ml blood, 1 RT Immune status routinely reported.
For diagnosis of current infection, contact CP Resident (501-688-2820).M-F
Results: 3-5 daysRubeola [Measles] Antibody, IgG
(MEAS)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo.
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Label as "acute" or "convalescent"Interpretive report Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRubeola, [Measles], IgM
(MEASM)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo.
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Label as "acute" or "convalescent"Interpretive report Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRubeola, [Measles] Panel
(MEASP)Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RHalo.
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Label as "acute" or "convalescent"Interpretive report Mailout: 5-7 days
ARUPRussell's Viper Venom Test VA BLT
See VA manual for more information<44 seconds Mailout: 3-5 days
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