Additional Information:
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB4752
CPT Code(s):
82397
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Serum, frozen
Container/Tube: gel-barrier tube
- Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Sample Volume: 1 mLMinimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Aliquot and freeze serum after collection.
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Ambient: 8 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
- Freeze/Thaw cycles: Stable (x6)
Methodology:
Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)
Reported:
4 – 10 days