Specimen:
Collect
- Serum in One Red Top
Submit
- 0.5 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
- Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
Rejection Criteria
- Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
- Use of separator tubes
Stability
Ambient: 5 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 1 Day(s); Frozen: 6 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
3-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 82523
Components
- 91398 - N-TELOPEPTIDE, SERUM
Last Updated: November 6, 2024 @ 10:13 am
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