Specimen Type
Plasam
Performing Lab
Sharp Memorial Hospital Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24 Hours from receipt of sample
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-ONLY
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Hours; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a Sharp requisition and submit specimen refrigerated. Call a RUSH pick-up courier with TForce.
Comments
Hemolysis ok to send.
CPT Codes
83880
Revised
8/20/25
Initials
SA