Specimen:
Collect
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- Two Red Top
Submit
- 6 mL (Min:3 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 4 mL (Min:1 mL) Whole blood in Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
- 6 mL (Min:1 mL) Whole blood in Pink Top (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
Special Handling
- Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
- Label blood bank specimen with patient's full name and second identifier such as medical record number, DOB or SS#. Include date, time, and phlebotomist's initials.
Sample must be less than 72 hours old.
Rejection Criteria
- Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
- Grossly Lipemic Samples
Stability
See Individual Components
Methodology
- See Individual Components
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 85025
- 86703
- 86762
- 86780
- 86850
- 86900
- 86901
- 87340
Components
- 1001 - PRENATAL PANEL I
- 2845 - HIV 1+2 Ab/Ag
Last Updated: January 25, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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