Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Interscience Institute (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Patient should not be on Aspirin, Indomethacin or Anti-Inflammatory medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 Months
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma as soon as possible and freeze immediately. Requires TSO form.
Comments
Requires TSO form.
CPT Codes
84150
Revised
03-28-19
Initials
SL