Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Wednesday
Standard TAT
2-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 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: 6 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Lipemia; Icteric; Plasma
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
84432
Revised
11-12-17
Initials
SL