Methodology
Enzymatic; Spectrophotometry (SP)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01026
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
3-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) ACD Solution B (yellow-top), sodium fluoride (gray-top) or potassium oxalate (gray-top) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 Hours; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Received refrigerated
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Serum or plasma should be removed from cells immediately after collection.
CPT Codes
82725
Revised
05-01-18
Initials
SL