Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4112
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Thursday
Standard TAT
3-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 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 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 2 Years
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolysis; Recieved room temp; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
82530
Revised
01-15-19
Initials
SL