Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Cytovene
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red-Top Tube or EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 4 Months
Rejection Criteria
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition form and submit with serum or plasma refrigerated Monday-Friday; ok for Saturday delivery.
CPT Codes
80375
Revised
1/4/24
Initials
SA