Methodology
Direct Enzyme Immunoassay/Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Inter Science Institute
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
3-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge, separate and freeze plasma as soon as possible.
CPT Codes
84586
Revised
2/26/25
Initials
SA