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

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay
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Reference Range

<2.0 mcg/mL
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Performing Laboratory

Eurofins Viracor
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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