1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
80154-90 x2
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 5 mL red top tube. Also acceptable: One 4 mL green top tube (heparin), one 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA), or one 4 mL grey top tube (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Do not use a serum or plasma separator tube (SST or PST). Protect from light.
Handling:
Protect from light. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic vial. Wrap in foil and freeze within 4 hours of collection. If other tests are ordered send a separate specimen for this test.
Stability:
4 hours ambient, 24 hours refrigerated, or 5 days frozen.