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Interferon Beta Neutralizing Abs.

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB5651
EPIC Order
   IF Nb Neutral Abs
CPT Code(s)   86382
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 6 mL blood/serum separator tube/gold top. See comment
  Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory- Athena Diagnostics
Turnaround Time   2-4 weeks
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
 Comment  

Sample needs to be collected either before treatment with interferon or more than 24 hours following most recent dose.

Patient should not be on steroid therapy for at least 2 weeks prior to testing.

Reviewed by J .Carr on December 18, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514