Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic
Synonyms
0020167
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Specimen must be drawn prior to surgery or more than two days following surgery. Do not draw in recovery room.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Hours; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
Comments
Plasma values are slightly lower than serum.
CPT Codes
82480
Revised
04-25-18
Initials
SL