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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
Routine
Turn Around Time
1-2 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 (years) | Reference Range (mg/dL) |
|---|---|
| 0-10 years | 30 - 152 |
| >10 years | 30 - 200 |
CPT
84478