Test Code GSH Glutathione, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
≥12 months: 46.9-90.1 mg/dL RBC
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger12 months of age.
Specimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory

CPT Code Information
82978
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday