Methodology
Enzymatic
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
LAB01046
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Whole Blood in Pyruvate
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect 1 mL random whole blood EDTA (lavender-top), sodium or lithium heparin (dark green-top), or fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube and immediately mix with 1 mL pre-chilled, ice cold 7% or 8% Perchloric Acid. Let mixture stand for 10 minutes. Immediately place collected specimen on ice and deliver to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: 90 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp
Test Volume Required
1 mL Supernatant Fluid
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Supernatant Fluid
Processing Instructions
Keep specimen on ice. Centrifuge and separate supernatant as soon as possible.
CPT Codes
84210
Revised
9/10/25
Initials
SA