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)

84439

Turnaround Time

72 Hours

Reference Range

0.67 - 1.24 ng/dL

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis; improper labeling; patient information mismatch