Test Details
Mnemonic
CAREP
Ordering Code
3425080
CPT-4 Code(s)
80161
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells immediately and send 2.0 mL serum room temperature in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: EDTA
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability
Room temperature:14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 10 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 10 months
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes