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Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: GRN PST
Acceptable: Gold SST or Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Green PST, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 5 days, Frozen 2 days
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
Enzymatic
CPT(s)
82565
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Cerner Test Code
CREAT