Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: Between 1 and 4 days

Specimen Requirements:

Collect: One 4 mL plain red

Transport: Centrifuge and refrigerate until courier pickup.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Icteric or lipemic samples.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 12 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year

Notes: Separate serum from cells and refrigerate.

CPT Code: 86316