Methodology
Radial Immunodiffusion (RID)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00948
Lab Test Days
Monday and Wednesday
Standard TAT
4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: 29 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within one hour of collection and refrigerate.
CPT Codes
86160
Revised
12-02-18
Initials
SL