Test Mnemonic

LAB322

Collect

Preferred: Whole Blood; Lavender-top (EDTA) or Pink-top (K2EDTA) tube.

Minimum Volume:  1.0 mL Whole Blood

 

*Capillary specimens not acceptable*

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (2-8°C). DO NOT centrifuge specimen. Submit specimen in original collection tube.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
DO NOT FREEZE.

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed, clotted or frozen samples.

Capillary specimens

Performed

Daily

Reported

Same day

Performing Lab

Avera McKennan Regional Laboratory

CPT Codes

85652

Methodology

 Capillary photometry
Ordering / Collection

Test Mnemonic

LAB322

Collect

Preferred: Whole Blood; Lavender-top (EDTA) or Pink-top (K2EDTA) tube.

Minimum Volume:  1.0 mL Whole Blood

 

*Capillary specimens not acceptable*

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (2-8°C). DO NOT centrifuge specimen. Submit specimen in original collection tube.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
DO NOT FREEZE.

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed, clotted or frozen samples.

Capillary specimens

Test Performance / Compliance

Performed

Daily

Reported

Same day

Performing Lab

Avera McKennan Regional Laboratory

CPT Codes

85652

Methodology

 Capillary photometry
Clinical Information
Internal Lab Use Only

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