Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB82
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
If fasting collection is indicated, patient must be fasting at least 8 hours prior to collection. Serum collected in a serum separate tube (SST) or (red-top tube is also acceptable. If an off-site collection is being performed, collect blood in a potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=4 Hours; Refrigerated=4 Hours; Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
82947
Revised
08-31-20
Initials
SL