Collection Information

Collection Instruction

Collect Tiger-Top Tube. Label with patient's name and DOB

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

1mL

Specimen Stability

2 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

82105

Turnaround Time

120 Hours

Reference Range

<9.00 ng/mL, non-maternal

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis; plasma specimen; specimen collected in EDTA tube; improper labeling; patient information mismatch