Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB06760
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) or a 3.2% sodium citrate (blue-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=5 Days; Frozen=35 Days
Test Volume Required
1.6 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.6 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within 24 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
87535
Revised
09-27-22