Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01370
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
An early morning specimen is preferred. Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or EDTA (royal blue-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigeraged: 28 Days; Frozen: 2 Years
Rejection Criteria
Serum/Plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
82157
Revised
02-25-18
Initials
SL