CPT/HCPCS
82679
Order Code
CH444
Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Red Top (No additive)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.2mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 2 years |
Reject Criteria
Moderate to gross hemolysis
Lipemia
Serum Separator Tube (SST®)
Test Details
Methodology
LC-MS
