| Methodology: | Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) Specimen Preparation: Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Tightly cap and refrigerate specimens at 2 to 8°C if the assay is not completed within 4 hours. Freeze samples at or below -20°C if the sample is not assayed within 48 hours. |
| CPT Codes: | 82553 |