Methodology
Nephelometry
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
3-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(one) 1.8 mL or (one) 2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is required. Avoid hemolysis. Avoid lipemia.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=72 Hours; Frozen=90 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Received refrigerated
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Avoid lipemia.
CPT Codes
85385
Revised
02-23-20
Initials
SL