Test Details
Mnemonic
DEOXC
Ordering Code
3501210
CPT-4 Code(s)
82633
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge immediately, separate serum from cells and send 0.5 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Moderate to gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, Serum separator tube (SST), gross icteria.
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20°C): 28 days
Frozen (-70°C): not established
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20°C): 28 days
Frozen (-70°C): not established
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes