Specimen:

Plasma

Collection Medium:

Alternate
Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.

Minimum:

5 mL whole blood from light green top tube or three light green top 
microtubes for pediatric patients.

Testing
Schedule:

0700-1530 Monday through Friday.

Analytic Time:

4 days

Reference Range:

Refer to individual components.

Comments:

Follow the sample processing instructions in order to limit the 
preanalytical variables which can effect results.  Contact the 
Technical Service Representative if you need assistance.

Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice 
(ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the 
specimen.

Methodology:

Refer to individual components.

Sample
Processing:

Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of 
collection.
Aliquot plasma into labeled container and cap.

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:

80074

See also:
Hepatitis A Antibody-IgM Class, Plasma
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM, Plasma
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Plasma
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody, Version 2.0, Plasma