Test Details
Mnemonic
SCALG
Ordering Code
3350550
CPT-4 Code(s)
86001
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 0.5 mL serum room temperature in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Lipemia
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
<2.0 mcg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins Viracor
New York DOH Approval Status
No