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Cerner Test Code
C PEP
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes and then centrifuge. Aliquot a minimum of 0.5 mL serum and freeze.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 8 hrs, Refrigerated 24 hrs, Frozen >7 days
Rejection Criteria
Rejection Criteria: Hemolyzed or plasma samples.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday|Wednesday|Friday
CPT(s)
84681
Methodology
CMIA
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry