Mannan Binding Lectin MBL

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Mannan Binding Lectin (MBL)
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Mannose Binding Lectin
EPIC Order Name	Mannose-binding Lectin (MBL)
Clinical Info	The determination of MBL concentrations in serum may be useful for the elucidation of suspected immune defects and as a prognostic indicator alerting to the need for heightened therapeutic or prophylactic measures in immunosuppressed patients, including patients receiving cancer chemotherapy and patients with cystic fibrosis, SLE, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Specimen Type	Blood
Container	Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Gold Top tube Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml Serum (0.2 mL min) Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Transport Instructions	Frozen
Specimen Stability	14 Days Room Temperature 14 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen
Methodology	Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using microwells coated with the unique monoclonal antibody to capture MBL via an epitope near its carbohydrate-binding site. Bound MBL is detected with the same antibody that has been labeled with biotin.
Days Performed	TAT: 6-8 Days
Performing Laboratory	LabCorp
CPT	83520 LOINC Code: 30152-3
PDM	1459854
Result Interpretation Low: 0 - 50 ng/mL Intermediate: 51 - 500 ng/mL Normal: >500 ng/mL
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