Methodology
Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
5-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-6 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Solution B
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=4 Days (Preferred); Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
CPT Codes
82657, 82963; 83789; 82542; 83864