Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Pittsburg
Epic ID
LAB4234
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top), an EDTA (lavender-top) or a fluoride/oxylate (gray-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 1 Year
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80329
Revised
01-06-19
Initials
SL