Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Draw Blood in Light Green tube (red or gold top also acceptable). For small infants 0.6ml whole blood in a green Microtainer will be sufficient.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma
CPT Codes
82040