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Collection Container
Red
Specimen Required
Serum
Special Handling Instructions
Specimen must be separated from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Freeze serum as soon as possible (within 24 hrs)
Specimen Volume
2 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 day, Refrigerated: 1 day, Frozen: 13 days
Reasons for Rejection
Serum not frozen within 1 day
Methodology
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical (EC) detection
Days and Times Performed
Monday - Friday
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
CPT Code
84260
EMR Interface Order Code
09150