Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday; A.M.
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: 2 Years
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tubes (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.4 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw capped vial.
Included Tests
Chlorothiazide (Diuril), Hydrochlorothiazide and Furosemide (Lasix)
CPT Codes
80375
Revised
10-05-17
Initials
SL