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

3 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

82310

Turnaround Time

24 Hours

Reference Range

8.6 - 10.3 mg/dL

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis; EDTA, oxalate, or citrate anticoagulant; improper labeling; patient information mismatch