High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC/MS/MS)
Edit Date:
5/18/2009
Performed:
Daily
Released:
1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
82626-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Specimen should be collected between 0600 and 1000. Also acceptable: One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA) or one 4 mL green top tube (heparin).
Handling:
Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum or plasma immediately. Freeze.
Stability:
24 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated, or 6 months frozen.