Specimen:

Plasma

Collection Medium:

Alternate
Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.

Minimum:

2 ml light green top tube or 0.6 ml microtube.

Testing
Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

2-5 mcg/ml

Critical value: >5 mcg/ml

Comments:

Availability: As needed.

Methodology:

Enzyme Immunoassay

Sample
Processing:

Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes.
Aliquot plasma into labeled container and cap.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

Instructions:

Add-on testing permitted only within 24 hours of draw time.

CPT Code:

80176

See Additional Information:
Chemistry Critical Lab Values