Specimen:

Blood

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

Full draw any size lavender top tube

Testing
Schedule:

Test usually performed on Wednesdays, results reported on Thursday.

Reference Range:

Birth-3 mo.: 50-80%;  3 Mo.-1 Yr.: 6%;  After 1 yr.: 2% Or less.

Comments:

Ordinarily performed on patients over one year old.

Methodology:

High Pressure Liquid Chromatography

Sample
Processing:

Submit whole blood in original 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:

83021