Methodology
Nephelometry
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00921
Lab Test Days
Sun, Tues, and Thurs
Standard TAT
4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: 90 Days
Rejection Criteria
Grossly lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
82172
Revised
05-14-18
Initials
JZ