Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
2-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(one) 1.8 mL or (one) 2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria
Serum; EDTA plasma; Clotted; Grossly Lipemic; Hemolyzed specimens
Test Volume Required
2 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition form and submit specimen frozen with daily Apollo Courier pick-up.
CPT Codes
85385
Revised
4/22/24
Initials
SA