Methodology
Immunoassay
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB4023
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a (red-top) tube or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Rejection Criteria
Grossly lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma and give to Chemistry.
CPT Codes
82105
Revised
03-26-19
Initials
SL