Methodology
LC-MS/MS
Specimen Type
Serum or CSF
Performing Lab
ADL (Atlantic Diagnostic Lab)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
1-2 mL CSF in a sterile container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 Hours; Frozen: 1 Month
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or CSF
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or CSF
Processing Instructions
Complete an ADL requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Friday. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on requisition.
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
04-02-20
Initials
SL