Methodology
Kinetic
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to BioAgilytix
Epic ID
LAB08984
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Whole Blood collected in 1 full ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Soultion B
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Tem: Unacceptable; Refrigerate: 21 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Samples oversaturated with ACD solution
Test Volume Required
Whole Blood collected in 1 full ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube
Minimum Test Volume
Whole Blood collected in 1 full ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube
Processing Instructions
Do not centrifuge. Send whole tube. Solution B specimen volume is 6 mL. ACD collection tubes must be >50% filled in order to ensure proper mixture of ACD solution.
CPT Codes
82978
Revised
7/11/24
Initials
SA