Methodology
Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Immunoassay (PETIA)
Synonyms
CysX; CysC
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB08086
Lab Test Days
2 Days a week
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 26 Days; Refrigerated: 26 Days; Frozen: 10 Years
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Serum samples must be completely coagulated and, after centrifugation, must not contain any particles or trace of fibrin.
CPT Codes
82610
Revised
01-23-18
Initials
SL