Methodology
Spectrophotometry (Chromogenic Substrate)
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(one) 1.8 mL or (one) 2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Received room temp; Received refrigerated
Test Volume Required
2 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Plasma
CPT Codes
85420
Revised
08-02-18
Initials
SL