Test Details
Mnemonic
MMDSI
Ordering Code
3400357
CPT-4 Code(s)
86334
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells, and send 2.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Specimens other than serum
Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Immunofixation
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes