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

3 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

84403

Turnaround Time

72 Hours

Reference Range

Male: 1.75 - 7.81
Female: < 0.1 - 0.75 ng/mL

Reject Criteria

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