Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA lavender-top tube or sodium heparin dark green-top tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Included Tests
Acetone, Methanol, Isopropanol, and Ethanol.
CPT Codes
80100, HCPCS G0431
Revised
10-20-14
Initials
SL