Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB60
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Patient must fast 12 hours before collection. Gold or red top tube also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
Comments
NOTE: For small infants, 0.6 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable.
CPT Codes
82465