Methodology
Extraction; Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
7 Dayss
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-3 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Draw in a pre-chilled EDTA (lavender-top) tube and send to lab on wet ice.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 8 Hours; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Received refrigerated; Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
1.8 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.6 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma and freeze immediately. Do not thaw.
CPT Codes
84307