Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Synonyms
VIP
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4380
Lab Test Days
Monday and Wednesday
Standard TAT
3-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Fasting required (8 Hours). This test should not be requested on patients who have recently received radioactive material.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 90 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Received room temp; Received refrigerated
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.55 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate plasma immediately freeze.
CPT Codes
84586
Revised
10-16-18
Initials
SL