Test Details
Mnemonic
ASPAG
Ordering Code
3425900
CPT-4 Code(s)
87305
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 2.0 mL serum frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: (≤ -70°): 5 months
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: (≤ -70°): 5 months
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Range
<0.5 Index, Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes