Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01043
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Friday
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma as soon as possible. Transfer the plasma to a transport tube. Do not submit unspun tubes.
CPT Codes
83519
Revised
07-28-19
Initials
SL