Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
MPS
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
8-15 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Reason for referral is required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=14 Days; Refrigerated=90 Days (Preferred); Frozen=90 Days
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday. Include diagnosis in reason for referral or in comment.
CPT Codes
83864