Test Details

Mnemonic

GQ1B

Ordering Code

3426320

CPT-4 Code(s)

83520

Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Patient should fast overnight.

Collect

Red top

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum room temperature in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Serum separator tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 21 days

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay
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Reference Range

<1:100
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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