| Methodology: | Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells within 4 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: CSF or plasma. Grossly hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
| CPT Codes: | 82105 |