Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
1 Day a week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red-top (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 60 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80154
Revised
01-18-15
Initials
SL