Specimen:

Plasma

Collection Medium:

Alternate
Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.

Minimum:

0.5 ml plasma from light green top tube

Testing
Schedule:

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

Analytic Time:

Specimens analyzed on day received

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.

Methodology:

Refer to individual components.

Sample
Processing:

Allow the specimen to clot for approximately 30 minutes.
Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of 
collection.
If the separator gel does not create a sufficient barrier between the 
plasma and cells, aliquot the plasma to an appropriate transport vial.

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:

80048

See also:
Calcium (Total), Plasma
Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content), Plasma
Chloride, Plasma
Creatinine, Plasma
Glucose, Plasma
Potassium, Plasma
Sodium, Plasma
Urea Nitrogen, Plasma