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Collection Requirements
Source: blood - preferred fasting a minimum of
4-hours
Container(s):
- Preferred: Red gel
- Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer or 500 uL in microtainer
- Acceptable: Lithium heparin mint green gel or EDTA lavender
- Volume: 2 mL in vacutainer
Special Instructions
Send to the Lab immediately
Must be processed within 1 hour of collection
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2-4 hours
Availability
STAT
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: serum
Spin, separate, and refrigerate
Must be separated within 1 hour of collection
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Chemistry
Instrumentation/Methodology
Vitros
Reference Ranges
| Age (years) | Reference Range (umol/L) |
|---|---|
| 0-11 | 3.3 - 8.3 |
| 11-16 | 4.7 - 10.3 |
| 16-18 | 4.7 - 11.3 |
| 18-60 | 4.4 - 12.5 |
| >60 | 5.0 - 20.0 |
CPT
83090