Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to NMS Labs
Epic ID
LAB00924
Lab Test Days
As Needed
Standard TAT
4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top), sodium fluoride (gray-top), 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 4 Months
Rejection Criteria
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.4 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
11/7/25
Initials
SA