Additional Information:
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB131
CPT Code(s):
84450
Collection Procedure:
Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube:
- Serum, gel
- Plasma, gel
Sample Volume: 0.5mL
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Ambient: 1 day
- Refrigerated: 4 weeks
- Frozen: 1 year
Unacceptable Conditions: Moderate-to-gross hemolysis
Specimen Retention Time: 5 days
Methodology:
UV without P5P
Reported:
Within 24 hours
Reference Values:
13 – 39 U/L