Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB149
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1 ml whole blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Red top also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma or serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma or serum
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
Comments
NOTE: For small infants, 0.6 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable.
CPT Codes
86140
Revised
04-01-2024
Initials
DM