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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 (mg/dL) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | 2.0 - 7.0 |
| 2-12 | 2.0 - 6.5 |
| 12-14 | 2.0 - 7.0 |
| >14 Male | 3.0 - 8.0 |
| >14 Female | 2.0 - 7.0 |
CPT
84550