Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography / Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Peth; Phosphatidyl Ethanol
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=2 Months (Preferred); Frozen (-20C)=6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Received Room Temperature
Test Volume Required
2 mL Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.7 mL Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated.
CPT Codes
80321