Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Standard TAT
2-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 31 Days; Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
80342
Revised
04-30-17
Initials
SL