Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Red Top
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature
- Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
Rejection Criteria
- Plasma
Stability
Ambient: 2 Day(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Immunofluorescence
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Reported
2-6 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 86316
Components
- 91057 - CHROMOGRANIN A
Last Updated: December 10, 2024 @ 10:13 am
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