Collection Information

Collection Instruction

Collect Tiger-Top Tube. Label with patient's name and DOB

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

1mL

Specimen Stability

60 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

86141

Turnaround Time

24 Hours

Reference Range

Low Risk: <0.1 mg/L
Average Risk: 0.1 - 0.3 mg/L
High Risk: >0.3 mg/L

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis; lipemia; patient information mismatch