Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Baylor (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
21 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Wednesday only. Patient should not be on TPN, special diet, dietary supplements or drug therapies for most accurate results.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 7 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma as soon as possible and freeze immediately. Requires completed Baylor Global Maps requisition (Indication for Testing section) and TSO form.
Comments
Baylor test code: 4900. Requires completed Baylor Global Maps requisition (Indication for Testing section) and TSO form.
CPT Codes
82016, 82128, 82180, 82239, 82247, 82379, 82383, 82465, 82507, 82528, 82533, 82540, 82542, 82565, 82725, 82726, 82746, 82760, 82947, 82978, 83150, 83605, 83789, 83919, 83945, 84035, 84207, 84210, 84252, 84260, 84377, 84425, 84446, 84510, 84525, 84550, 84590
Revised
03-21-19
Initials
SL
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