| Methodology: | Charcoal flocculation |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST). Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability : After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week, Frozen 1 month Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis |
| CPT Codes: | 86592 |