Methodology
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanol; 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanol
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/ Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 3 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (preferred); Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria
Gel separator tubes; Plain red, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution)
Test Volume Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Send with daily Apollo Courier.
CPT Codes
80321 (not genetic)
Revised
5/9/26
Initials
IM