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Cerner Order Code
APCAB
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport frozen.
Stability
Stability: Room Tmp 8hrs, Refrigerated 48 hrs, Frozen 14 days.
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Performed Test Frequency
Fridays
Turnaround Time
1 - 7 Days
CPT(s)
83516
Methodology
Enzyme linked Immunoassay
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.