24 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
80194-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 5 mL red top tube. Also acceptable: One 4 mL green top tube (sodium heparin). DO NOT use serum separator tube (SST) or plasma separator tube (PST), lavender top tube (EDTA), or grey top tube (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
Handling:
Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic vial. Freeze.
Stability:
8 hours ambient, 24 hours refrigerated, or 30 days frozen.