Collection Information

Collection Instruction

6.0 mL Serum separator tube or green (lithium heparin) tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Collect specimen between 6-10 a.m.

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Green (lithium heparin) Tube

Volume:

1 mL

Specimen Stability

7 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

84402

Turnaround Time

1 Week

Reference Range

N/A

Reject Criteria

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, EDTA plasma