Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to ViraCor
Epic ID
LAB01122
Lab Test Days
Monday-Thursday
Standard TAT
3-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) or an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 28 Days; Refrigerated: 28 Days; Frozen: 1 Year
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
86003
Revised
9/11/25
Initials
SA