Additional Information:
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB66
CPT Code(s):
82565
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube:
- Serum, gel
- Plasma, gel
Sample Volume: 0.5mL serum
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 1 year
Unacceptable Conditions: Moderate and gross hemolysis
Specimen Retention Time: 5 days
Methodology:
Alkaline picrate method, IFCC-IDMS Standardized
Reported:
Within 24 hours
Reference Values:
0.6-1.3 MG/DL