Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Synonyms
Arginase-1; Arginase Red Blood Cell; Arginase, RBC
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Baylor Biochemical
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
14 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Soultion A
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday 0900-1300 only, no weekends or holidays. Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=36 Hours; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Do not heat or freeze specimen. Complete a Baylor Biochemical requisition and submit with specimen room temp within 36 hours of collection Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
82657, 83026, 84311, 84520
Revised
01-26-20
Initials
SL