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Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following specimen:
Container/Tube: Lithium Heparin (Mint) tube
Acceptable Tube: Seurm Separator (Gold) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma/serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Indicate plasma/serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma/serum)
3. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84100 (HH Bill Code 0205218)
Reference Values
2.7-4.7 mg/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back): ≤1.0 mg/dL or ≥10.0 mg/dL