Test Details
Mnemonic
CODEI
Ordering Code
1757360
CPT-4 Code(s)
80361 (G0480)
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge and separate from cells within 4 hours. Send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: EDTA, heparin, Na fluoride
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
<5 ng/mL
For medical use only
For medical use only
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No