Methodology
Colorimetric
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
LAB00957
Lab Test Days
3 Days a week; A.M.
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
10 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium fluoride (gray-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
10 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
82600
Revised
02-08-15
Initials
SL