Methodology: Colorimetric
Performed: Mon – Fri
Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Requirements:

Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA), Collect on ice

Transport: 2 mL plasma, frozen

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum and non-frozen plasma. Do not submit whole blood.

Stability: Frozen: 6 months

Notes: CRITICAL FROZEN – Separate plasma from cells ASAP

CPT Code: 82140