Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00976
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (dark green-top) or lithium heparin (dark green-top) tubes are also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=60 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Moderately icteric
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
82985
Revised
04-03-20
Initials
SL