Test Details
Mnemonic
SMTH1
Ordering Code
1800340
CPT-4 Code(s)
80307
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Lavender EDTA, gray sodium fluoride, potassium oxalate
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST), gross hemolysis, lipemia
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
Decision level: 150 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory