Methodology
Immunoassay (IA); Radiobinding 14C Serotonin Radiolabel
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4204
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-3 mL (x2) Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptabel; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Lipemia; Icteric; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL (x2) Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.9 mL (x2) Serum
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and immediately separate serum from the cells into 2 separate plastic, screw-capped vials. Submit 2 separate frozen vials, one for each coagulation assay in panel.
Included Tests
Serotonin Release Assay (SRA), Unfractionated Heparin, and Heparin-Induced Platelet Antibody
CPT Codes
86022 (x2)
Revised
07-21-17
Initials
SL