1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
82205-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 5 mL red top tube. Do not use serum separator tube (SST) or gel barrier tube. Also acceptable: One 4 mL grey top tube (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride), 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA) or 4 mL green top tube (sodium heparin).
Handling:
Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum from cells. Refrigerate.
Stability:
24 hours ambient, 10 days refrigerated, or 10 days frozen.