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Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: GRN PST or Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Green PST. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Room temp 3 days, Refrigerated 2 weeks, Frozen 60 days.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
Colorimetric
CPT(s)
82985
Performing Location
Test performed at Mercy Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Chemistry.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed and icteric.