24-48 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
82491-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 7.5 mL plain red top tube. Do not use a serum separator tube (SST) or plasma separator tube (PST). Also acceptable: One 4 mL green top tube (sodium heparin), 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA), or 4 mL grey top tube (potassium/oxalate/sodium fluoride).
Handling:
Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic vial.
Stability:
48 hours ambient, 5 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.