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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. Protect from light.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 5 days, Frozen 3 months
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Hemolysis
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
Vanadate oxidation
CPT(s)
82248
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry