1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
84430-90
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 serum separator tube (SST).
Handling:
Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma and pour into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Stability:
5 days ambient, 5 days refrigerated, or 5 days frozen.