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Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Alternative Specimen Type: Serum
Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel
Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube
Reference Values
0.02-0.08 ng/mL
CPT Coding
84145
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Cut-Off Time:
1400
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability: 2 days Refrigerated