Test Details
Mnemonic
PT217
Ordering Code
3600576
CPT-4 Code(s)
84393
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Send 1.0 mL plasma frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed or icteric specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes