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Specimen Required
Caution: Administration of STRENSIQ may interfere in certain assays and may falsely elevate values. For patients receiving STRENSIQ, consideration should be given to using alternate methods.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2.8 mL
Collections Instructions:
1. Allow blood to clot at room temperature. Centrifuge and aliquot 2.8 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerate.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
See Laboratory Report
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
6 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
82040
84270
84403