Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Glutathione; GSH; GSSG, Oxidized, Reduced
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Stanford Biochemical Genetics
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
2 x per Week
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday 0900-1300 only, no weekends or holidays. Immediately refrigerate or put on ice pack after collection. No sharing specimen with other tests.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
EDTA Microtainer
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Immediately refrigerate or put on ice pack after collection. No sharing specimen with other tests. Complete a Stanford Biochemical Genetics requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. Keep cool during transport.
Included Tests
Reduced Glutathione and Oxidized Glutathione
CPT Codes
82978
Revised
06-13-19
Initials
SL