Test Details
Mnemonic
15AGC
Ordering Code
3400418
CPT-4 Code(s)
84378
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; anticoagulants other than EDTA, unspun serum separator tubes
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Enzymatic
Reference Range
AGE Reference Range
< or = 1 year: Not established
MALE: 2 - 17 years: 15.0 - 38.0 mcg/mL
MALE: > or = 18 years: 7.3 - 36.6 mcg/mL
FEMALE: 2 - 17 years: 11.2 - 35.7 mcg/mL
FEMALE: > or = 18 years: 7.5 - 28.4 mcg/mL
< or = 1 year: Not established
MALE: 2 - 17 years: 15.0 - 38.0 mcg/mL
MALE: > or = 18 years: 7.3 - 36.6 mcg/mL
FEMALE: 2 - 17 years: 11.2 - 35.7 mcg/mL
FEMALE: > or = 18 years: 7.5 - 28.4 mcg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes