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Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Specimen should be collected at least 6-8 hours after drug administration
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
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Adults: |
1.0 mL |
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Pediatric: |
0.6 mL |
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Therapeutic Range |
0.80 – 2.00 ng/mL |
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
≥ 5.0 ng/mL
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
15 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
600 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
7 Days |
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Frozen |
6 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
80162