Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Prometheus
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4ml Blood
Container Type
Serum separator tube (SST gold top)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-OK/ Refrigerated-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Red-top tube
Test Volume Required
2.0 ml serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml serum
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge serum separator tube (SST) and send in original tubes. Complete a Prometheus requisition and submit with specimen. Call Prometheus for courier pick up Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays.
CPT Codes
81599
Revised
7/29/26
Initials
IM