Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry;Calculation (CALC); ICMA
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=2 Years
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis;Grossly lipemic; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
2.8 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.3 mL Serum
CPT Codes
84402
Revised
12-29-20
Initials
SL