Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to National Jewish (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a green-top tube is also acceptable. Drug dose amount, frequency, method, and date/time of last dose prior to draw is required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Not Established
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells immediately by centrifuge and aliquot into a labeled polyproylene or similar plastic tube. Use a separate tube for each test ordered. Allow room for expansion of sample. Requires TSO form and completed IDPL requisition with drug dose amount, frequency, method and date/time of last does prior to draw submitted with specimen.
Comments
National Jewish Center test code: MXFL. Requires TSO form and completed IDPL requisition.
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
08-29-17
Initials
SL
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