Methodology
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Synonyms
ADA
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
LAB09240
Lab Test Days
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 15 Days; Refrigerated: 15 Days (Preferred); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Test Volume Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
84311
Revised
12-13-19
Initials
SL