Methodology
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01380
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Friday
Standard TAT
6-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 2 Years
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum
CPT Codes
82679
Revised
02-07-15
Initials
SL