| Methodology: | Qualitative Chemiluminescent 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 : Store samples stoppered at all times at 2° to 8°C up to 7 days. Freeze samples, devoid of red blood cells, at or below -20°C for longer storage. Do not store in a frost-free freezer. |
| CPT Codes: | 87340 |