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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 600 uL in microtainer
Availability
STAT
Routine
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2-4 hours
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: plasma or serum
Spin, separate, and refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Chemistry
Instrumentation/Methodology
Vitros
Reference Ranges
| Age | Reference Range (ug/dL) |
|---|---|
| 0 day - 2 months | 60 - 205 |
| >2 months - 2 years | 30 - 110 |
| 2-6 years | 50 - 120 |
| 6-16 years | 50 - 140 |
| > 16 years Male | 50 - 180 |
| >16 years Female | 50 - 160 |
CPT
83540