High Performance Liquid Chromatograph/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC/MS/MS)
Edit Date:
6/11/2010
Performed:
Daily
Released:
1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code:
82157-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: One 4 mL green top tube (heparin) or one 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). NOTE: Specimen should be collected between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Handling:
Allow to clot, separate serum or plasma from cells and pour into a plastic vial. Freeze immediately. If multiple tests are ordered, send separate specimen for this test.
Stability:
24 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated, or 6 months frozen.