Test Details
Mnemonic
TAMOX
Ordering Code
3400774
CPT-4 Code(s)
80299
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection and send
1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Lavender EDTA, K2EDTA (brown top)
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST), Polymer gel separation tube
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes