Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB07810
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
3-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum Separator Tube (SST); Other body fluids; Other specimen types
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
11-25-16
Initials
SL