1-5 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code:
83088-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 4 mL green top tube (heparin). Also acceptable: One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA).
Handling:
Transfer well-mixed whole blood to a plastic vial and freeze. Glass tubes are not suitable for freezing and transporting. If other testing is ordered, send separate specimen for this test.
Stability:
2 hours ambient, 24 hours refrigerated, or 2 weeks frozen.