Methodology
Enzymatic; Spectrophotometry (SP)
Synonyms
Citrate
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4092
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
2-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 18 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
82507
Revised
10-01-22
Initials
SA