1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
83880-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: One 4 mL green top tube (heparin) or one 6 mL pink top tube (EDTA K2).
Handling:
Centrifuge and immediately separate serum or plasma from cells into a plastic vial. Freeze. Analyte deterioration may occur in specimens that are repeatedly frozen and thawed.
Stability:
8 hours ambient, 72 hours refrigerated, or 1 year frozen.