Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Xylocaine
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
LAB01390
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Stat TAT
STAT Only
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose. Gel barrier tubes are unacceptable. Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top) or sodium fluoride or oxalate (gray-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Test is no longer offered STAT. Send on SJC account on Quest Ambient Packing List.
Comments
Test is no longer offered STAT as of 10/11/24.
CPT Codes
80176
Revised
10/22/24
Initials
SA