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Specimen Required
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours | ||
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Reference Range: 0.1 - 4.0 ug/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80299