Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Zarontin
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB00961
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Collect as a trough just prior to next dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 35 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80168
Revised
12-01-19
Initials
SL