Collection Information

Collection Instruction

4.0 mL blood in plain red-top tube(s) or gold-top tube(s). Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum.

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Red-Top/Gold-Top Tube

Volume:

1.0 mL

Specimen Stability

2 Days Ambient; 1 Week (Refrigerated 2-8°C); 1 Month (Frozen -70°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

86038, 86039

Turnaround Time

1 Week

Reference Range

N/A

Reject Criteria

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, plasma, CSF, urine or other body fluids, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic serum.