Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01407
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Standard TAT
2-5 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
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Plasma
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86777, 86778
Revised
09-27-22