Methodology
Extraction and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay; Extraction
Synonyms
PG-E2; PGE2
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Pan Laboratories
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
2-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA lavender-top tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 90 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Received room temp Received refrigerated; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Comments
Pan Laboratories test code: 106.
CPT Codes
84150
Revised
06-17-19
Initials
SL