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SQ: VITE
COLLECTION
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube) PREFERRED
SST (Serum Separator) PREFERRED
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin)
Red (No Additive)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)or SST (Serum Separator) tube. Protect sample from light.
Sample Volume Requirements:
Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum/plasma into an amber plastic transport vial. Protect from light.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.5 mL of serum/plasma (approximately 1.0 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days - Preferred
Frozen Stability:
30 days
Stability Comments:
Stability limit applies as long as specimen is protected from light.
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Twice weekly
Analytical Time:
2-3 days
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
84446