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Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Performing Lab
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT
84145
Specimen Type
Lithium heparinized plasma – preferred
Serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Container Type
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum w/ gel
Stability
Room Temp: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours once removed from the separator gel
Frozen: 18 months at ≤ -70°C
Minimum Volume
300 µL