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LAB27
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Homogeneous particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay (QMS)
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, Serum gel
Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Collection time is as follows:
-STAT blood specimen is drawn immediately
-BASELINE blood specimen is drawn at time specified by physician
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
No established reference values
Critical values (automatic call-back): > 45 mcg/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:
80170
Stability
5 days Refrigerated