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Test Code FCARP Cancer-Associated Retinopathy Panel (CARP) by Immunoblot and IHC

Important Note

SAMPLE ONLY HAS 7 DAYS STABILITY TO REACH MAYO LABORATORIES.
Do not collect specimen on Fridays through Sundays, eve of public holidays and public holidays.

Complete and submit with specimen:

1.     Completed OHSU Ocular request form

2.     Clinical history

3.     Referring physician information (name & phone number)

-NOTE: Without this information, testing cannot be completed.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041942
NBS code LBC11802
Service code 37134

Reporting Name

Cancer Assoc. Retinopathy (CARP)

Specimen Type

Varies


Specimen Required


Submit only one of the following specimens:

 

Serum:

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 5 mL serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.

 

Plasma:

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and send 5 mL EDTA plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.

 

Complete and submit with specimen:

1.     Completed OHSU Ocular request form

2.     Clinical history

3.     Referring physician information (name & phone number)

 

-NOTE: Without this information, testing cannot be completed.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred: Red Top
Acceptable: Gold Top
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 5 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Special Instructions

Specimen Minimum Volume

3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Refrigerated 7 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis: Mild reject; Gross reject
Thawing: Warm reject; Cold OK

Method Name

Immunoblot and IHC

Day(s) Performed

Batched

Report Available

16 to 35 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

A final report will be provided.

Performing Laboratory

Ocular Immunology Laboratory OHSU

CPT Code Information

84182 x 8

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FCARP Cancer Assoc. Retinopathy (CARP) Not Provided

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FCARP Cancer Assoc. Retinopathy (CARP) Not Provided

Secondary ID

75447
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 06/07/2026