Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB134
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Patient must fast for 12 hrs before collection May also draw in red top tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
CPT Codes
84478
Revised
01-17-06