Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Sharp Memorial Hospital Lab
Epic ID
LAB324
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.8-2.7 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate plasma. Centrifuge a second time and separate plasma avoiding the platelets at the bottom. Freeze immediately. Complete a Sharp requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Call a RUSH pick-up with TForce.
CPT Codes
85670
Revised
4/22/24
Initials
SA