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)

82550

Turnaround Time

24 Hours

Reference Range

Men: 39 - 308 U/L
Women: 26 - 192 U/L

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis and/or lipemia; improper labeling; patient information mismatch