Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB96
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Avoid hemolysis (May also use red top tube)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate Specimen will be rejected if hemolyzed Notify Med Tech if hemolyzed
CPT Codes
83615
Revised
01-26-06
Initials
LGS
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