Test Details

Mnemonic

PSAG

Ordering Code

3005040

CPT-4 Code(s)

85305

Specimen Information

Collect

Light blue sodium citrate

Specimen Preparation

Send 1.0 mL plasma frozen in a screw-capped plastic vial. Separate samples should be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. CRITICAL FROZEN.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Critical frozen

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed specimen, thawed specimen, refrozen specimen, serum

Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Latex Immunoassay
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Reference Range

50 - 140%
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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