Test Details
Mnemonic
PCAG
Ordering Code
3005000
CPT-4 Code(s)
85302
Specimen Information
Collect
Light blue sodium citrate
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial.
Separate samples should be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Separate samples should be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Critical frozen
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimens, thawed specimens, refrozen specimens, serum
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 8 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
72 - 160%
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes