Test Details
Mnemonic
LIDCN
Ordering Code
1750075
CPT-4 Code(s)
80176
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Lavender EDTA, potassium oxalate
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST), whole blood
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
Therapeutic: 2.0 - 5.0 µg/mL
Toxic: >6.0 µg/mL
Toxic: >6.0 µg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No