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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
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2-4 hours
Availability
STAT
Routine
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
Male 29-67 mg/dL
Female 35-86 mg/dL
CPT
83718