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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container(s):
- Preferred: Lithium heparin mint green gel
- Acceptable: Red or Red gel
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer or 400 uL in microtainer
Special Instructions
Fasting specimen is optimal; 8-12 hours recommended
Availability
STAT
Routine
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2-4 hours
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: plasma or serum
Spin, separate, and refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Broadway
Adele Hall Lab Section
Chemistry
Instrumentation/Methodology
Vitros
Reference Ranges
| Age | Reference Range (mg/dL) |
|---|---|
| 0-3 days | 45 - 167 |
| 3 days - 1 year | 67 - 175 |
| 1-4 years | 45 - 182 |
| >4 years | 107 - 200 |
CPT
82465