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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
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
Kansas
Adele Hall Lab Section
Chemistry
Instrumentation/Methodology
Vitros
Reference Ranges
| Age (years) | Reference Range (U/L) |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | 60 - 305 |
| 3-6 | 75 - 230 |
| 6-9 | 60 - 365 |
| 9-11 | 60 - 220 |
| 11-13 | 55 - 315 |
| 13-15 Male | 60 - 335 |
| 13-15 Female | 50 - 240 |
| >15 Male | 55 - 370 |
| >15 Female | 45 - 230 |
CPT
82550