Esoterix
Synonyms
Lymph Node Aspirate
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Lymph node aspirate
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Lymph node aspirate kit
Collection
Use lymph node aspirate kit with saline solution. The contents of the syringe are washed into a 1 mL saline solution. Store and ship frozen in provided lymph node aspirate kit. For additional information, refer to the Parathyroid Aspirate Testing Instructions.
Storage Instructions
Ship frozen on dry ice using lymph node aspirate kit.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)