Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
LAB01081
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a Fluoride oxalate (gray-top), an EDTA (lavender-top) or an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube is also acceptable. Do not use gel barrier serum separator tubes (SST). Collect as a trough just prior to next dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST); Heparin plasma
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80150
Revised
02-12-17
Initials
SL