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LAB94
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Acceptable
- Plasma- Light Green Top (Lithium heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 3 weeks |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 1 year |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| < 7 days | 125 - 240 | 125 - 240 |
| 7 days to 11 years | 20 - 123 | 20 - 123 |
| 12 - 18 years | 40 - 140 | 40 - 140 |
| > 18 years | 50 - 158 | 35 - 145 |
Reportable Units
ug/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 200 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 60 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1500 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
83540
Last review/edit date
2025