Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Friday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), or lithium heparin (green-top) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 2 Years
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
83498
Revised
01-10-19
Initials
SL