Specimen:
Collect
- One Red Top
Also Acceptable:
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.4 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.4 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.4 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
- Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Rejection Criteria
- Use of separator tubes
Stability
Ambient: 2 Week(s); Refrigerated: 2 Week(s); Frozen: 12 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-12 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 80176
Components
- 91415 - LIDOCAINE
Last Updated: May 8, 2025 @ 9:13 am
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