Methodology
Immunoassay
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00932
Lab Test Days
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Standard TAT
5-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Do not use gel barrier tubes.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Received refrigerated; Serum Separator Tube (SST); Pleural fluid; Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Freeze serum within 1 hour of time drawn. Do not thaw.
CPT Codes
86161
Revised
01-18-15
Initials
SL