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Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 4.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Dk Blu Serum tube. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Send 2.0 mL serum room temperature in a metal-free screw capped plastic vial. Please contact laboratory for metal-free screw capped plastic vials. Specimens in other containers will be rejected.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp Indefinitely , Refrigerated Indefinitely , Frozen Indefinitely
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry
CPT(s)
83018
Cerner Order Code
COBS
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Dk Blue Serum
Acceptable: Dk Blue EDTA
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: SST, clotted specimens, serum from a red-top.
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.
Turnaround Time
3 - 5 Days