Specimen:

Body Fluid

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

1.O ml

Testing
Schedule:

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

Analytic Time:

2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Methodology:

Refractometry

Sample
Processing:

Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
Submit in leakproof container.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

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

CPT Code:

84315