Test Details
Mnemonic
COGM1
Ordering Code
3436000
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520 x 4
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 2.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis, lipemia, icterus
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 4 months
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 4 months
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes