Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to LabCorp
Epic ID
LAB01024
Lab Test Days
Monday
Standard TAT
5-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Protect sample from light. Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Not light protected
Test Volume Required
0.8 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Protect specimen from light and submit serum in an amber tube.
CPT Codes
83520
Revised
11/10/23
Initials
SA