Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics SD RRL
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-4 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Protect from light. Record hours from last dose on specimen container and in order comments. Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top), Fluoride/Oxalate (gray-top) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 5 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum or Plasma Separator Tube (SST/PST); Received thawed
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Send to Quest STAT. Call Quest courier for pick up (866) 697-8378 option 3, 6, and 2. (Acct # 92123990). Alternative number for STAT pick up (800) 741-8939.
CPT Codes
80204
Revised
01-01-21
Initials
cas