Test Code LAB136 T3, Total
Additional Codes
SQ : T3
COLLECTION
Preferred Collection Container:
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin)
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Other acceptable container/Tube Types:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Lavender (EDTA plasma)
Sample Volume Requirements:
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.5 mL blood/0.17 serum
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability: (Preferred)
7 days
Frozen Stability:
1 month
Ambient Stability:
2 hours
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time:
3 hours
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
84480