Methodology
Kinetic
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to BioAgilytix
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Sunday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6-10 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Soultion A
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=21 Days; Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Received frozen; Received room temp
Test Volume Required
10 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
6 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
82978
Revised
07-30-21
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