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Test Code
CBMF


Quest Code
18948


Alias/See Also
18948


CPT Codes
80157

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Minimum Volume
1.2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube


Instructions
The use of serum separator tubes (SST®) is not recommended


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 10 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum Separator Tubes (SST®)


Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Sets up 5 days a week.


Reference Range
1.0-3.0 mcg/mL


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.