Collection Information

Collection Instruction

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

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

0.8mL

Specimen Stability

3 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

84481

Turnaround Time

72 Hours

Reference Range

2.0 - 4.4 pg/mL

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis; improper labeling; patient information mismatch