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
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Latex Immunoassay
Reference Range
50 - 140%
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes