Methodology
Colorimetric (C); Enzymatixc
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01373
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
5-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) are also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within one hour of collection and freeze immediately.
CPT Codes
82261
Revised
07-24-16
Initials
SL