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LAB60
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Plasma- Light Green Top (Lithium heparin)
Acceptable
- Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 3 months |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| < 2 years | Reference Range Not Established | Reference Range Not Established |
| 2 - 17 years |
<170 comment 1 |
<170 comment 1 |
| > 17 years |
<200 comment 2 |
<200 comment 2 |
comment 1:
desirable <170 mg/dL
Borderline high 170 - 199 mg/dL
High ≥ 200 mg/dL
comment 2:
desirable <200 mg/dL
Borderline high 200-239 mg/dL
High ≥ 240 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 700 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 16 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 2000 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82465
Last review/edit date
2025