Methodology
Liquid Chromatography, Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LS/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Lab Test Days
1 Day a week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 mL Bllod
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen:
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
07-05-13
Initials
SL