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Dexamethasone, Serum or Plasma by LC-MS/MS
A248
Methodology: | Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
Performed: | Wed, Sat |
Reported: | 3-7 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Specimen should be collected between 8-10 a.m. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST), lLavender (EDTA), OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) – 1 ml serum or plasma. Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab ARUP Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 80299 |