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Caffeine (305)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics SD RRL

Epic ID

LAB01410

Lab Test Days

Tuesday-Sunday

Stat TAT

STAT Only

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Collect as a trough just prior to next does. Gel barrier tubes are not acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.2 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Send to Quest STAT. Call Quest courier for pick up (866) 697-8378 option 3, 6, and 2. (Acct # 92123990). Alternative number for STAT pick up (800) 741-8939.