Updated Test
Effective Date
11/21/2022
Included in Report
Updated Test
Updated Test
Notes
Update to specimen preparation, minimum volume, alternate specimen, rejection criteria, methodology, and turnaround time.
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in an amber screw capped plastic vial. PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Alternate Specimen: Plasma: Sodium heparin, EDTA; PROTECT FROM LIGHT
Rejection Criteria: Serum separator tube
Methodology: Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time: 3 – 6 days
Test Details
Mnemonic
VB5
Ordering Code
3719380
CPT-4 Codes(s)
84591