Reference Range:
None Detected
Positive Below the Limit of Quantification: Results above the cutoff for positivity, but below 0.2 ng/mL fall outside the linear range of the assay. These results are positive, but not accurately quantifiable. Results will be confirmed and reported the next business day.
Positive: 0.2-14.7 ng/mL
Positive Above the Limit of Quantification: Results greater than 14.7 ng/mL fall outside the linear range of the assay. These results are positive, but not accurately quantifiable.
Test Comments:
A change of 2 ng/mL or more compared to prior specimen is significant, and should be considered in conjunction with clinical and other laboratory findings in deciding if the patient is respoinding to or failing treatment.
*New positives may require confirmation
Methodology:
Documentation
Interfering Substances - Sputolysin and Sodium Hydroxide