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Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB140 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container: green top heparin tube, SST
Also Acceptable Collection Container: serum red top tube or EDTA purple top tube @ Allen
Collection Information:
Collect 0.5 mL of Lithium heparinized plasma or serum.
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | X |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 hour
Reference Ranges
0-12 months: 4-19 mg/dL
1-17 years: 5-18 mg/dL
18-60 years: 6-20 mg/dL
61+ years: 8-23 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
84520