Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to National Jewish (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Drug dose amount, frequency, method, and date/time of last dose prior to draw is required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Not Established
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells immediately. Requires TSO form and completed IDPL requisition with drug dose amount, frequency, method and date/time of last does prior to draw submitted with specimen.
Comments
National Jewish test code: EMBH. Requires TSO form and completed IDPL requisition.
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
08-27-17
Initials
SL