Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Red Top
Submit
- 0.5 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Serum . 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
- Hemolyzed specimens
- Icteric specimen
- Lipemic Samples
Stability
Ambient: 1 Month(s); Refrigerated: 1 Month(s); Frozen: 1 Year(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
4-7 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 86003
Components
- 95044 - ZUCCHINI
Last Updated: July 30, 2026 @ 9:13 am
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