Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
FC-143 Component; PFOA; Pentadecafluorooctanoic Acid
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Sample collection devices coated with PTFE/Teflon and PVDF should be avoided because of potential specimen contamination.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 11 Months
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.45 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
83921
Revised
08-29-17
Initials
SL