Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Laboratory
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
2-9 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender EDTA
Collection Instructions
Green top (sodium heparin, lithium heparin) and yellow top (ACD B) also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours (preferred); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Gross icterus
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Include Mayo Biochemical Genetics Patient Information form.
Comments
Not genetic
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
01/29/2023
Initials
DM