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

7 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

83735

Turnaround Time

24 Hours

Reference Range

1.9 - 2.7 mg/dL

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis and/or lipemia; improper labeling; patient information mismatch