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Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green Lithium
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Reference Values
0-75Y <300 pg/mL
>75Y <450pg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT-45 minutes
Routine- 45 minutes
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Requirements Additional Information
Specimen Stability: Spun down specimens remain stable in the collection tube for 72 hours at ambient temperature, or 6 days at 2° C to 8° C after collection.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83880