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Additional Codes
LAB155
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Electro-Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Alternative Specimen Type: Serum
Alternative Container/ Tube: Gold, Red or Orange top serum tubes acceptable
Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
0.0-35.0 Units/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
86304
Stability
5 days Refrigerated