Test Details
Mnemonic
MGP2
Ordering Code
3432700
CPT-4 Code(s)
86041, 86042, 86043
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 2.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Radiobinding assay
Radiobinding assay
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes