Methodology
Enzymatic
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB06450
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) or an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Place specimen in a refrigerator or ice bath for 30 minutes after collection. Place gel barrier tubes in the refrigerator only. Do not place gel barrier tubes in an ice bath as freezing may prevent the barrier gel from adequately separating serum from cells.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Unseparated serum or plasma; Whole blood specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma as soon as possible after complete clot formation has taken place.
CPT Codes
83090
Revised
05-30-18
Initials
SL