Infectolab Americas
ELISpot / Lyme and co-infection panels
Infectolab ELISpot and Lyme panels: SST, EDTA then ACD, invert 8 times, room temperature, Monday to Thursday same day FedEx.
Specimen
Blood
Tubes / kit
Tubes, a Styrofoam mailer, absorbent pad, biohazard bag and a FedEx overnight return bag…
Processing
Spin the SST. If no centrifuge is available, ship it unspun. [I1]
Shipping
Ship the same day as the draw. Samples are viable 48 hours and must arrive by Friday morn…
Overview
About this kit
Infectolab Americas (i-Labs) is a CLIA lab in Oakdale, Minnesota. [I1]
ELISpot and Lyme and co-infection panels. Your provider marks the panels on the form. [I1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- No fasting. No need to stop medications. [I1]
- Draw Monday to Thursday only. [I1]
- 2
The draw
Draw
- Draw in this order: red and black SST, then purple EDTA, then yellow ACD. [I1]
- Fill the tubes entirely and invert 8 times. [I1]
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- Spin the SST. If no centrifuge is available, ship it unspun. [I1]
- Store at room temperature. No ice and no refrigeration. [I1]
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Put the tubes, absorbent pad and paperwork in the biohazard bag and the Styrofoam mailer. [I1]
- Ship the same day as the draw. Samples are viable 48 hours and must arrive by Friday morning. [I1]
At a glance
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Do I fast?
No. [I1]
Do I stop medications?
No. [I1]
What days can I draw?
Monday to Thursday. [I1]
Can it be iced?
No. Keep it at room temperature. [I1]
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