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C4

Additional Codes

LAB5780

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Specimen Requirements

Preferred 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

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

0-1yr:  5-30 mg/dL

> 1 yr:  10-40 mg/dL

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:
86160

 

Stability

2 days Refrigerated