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Methodology: | Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 1 day |
Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml. Specimen Preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimen. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: If the assay will not be completed Immediately Refrigerate at 2-8 °C for shipment of samples, if the sample will not be completed within 8 hours Freeze at -20°C . Frozen specimens can be stored up to six months before testing. At Accu Reference: Frozen- 1 month NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 82746 |