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Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB103 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container: green top heparin tube, SST
Also Acceptable Collection Container: serum red top tube
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
0-11 years: 1.6-2.6 mg/dL
12-19 years: 1.7-2.2 mg/dL
20-59 years: 1.6-2.6 mg/dL
60-90 years: 1.6-2.4 mg/dL
91+ years: 1.7-2.3 mg/dL
Critical Value: <0.5 mg/dL or >5.0 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
83735