Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB99
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
Red top tube also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.2 ml plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 ml plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate plasma (or serum)
CPT Codes
83690
Revised
01-26-06
Initials
LGS