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Colchicine, Serum/Plasma
Test Code6095
CPT Codes
80299
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), or EDTA (pink-top) tube
Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial using approved guidelines.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Setup Schedule
Set up: As needed; Report available: 8 days
Report Available
8 Days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Indicated in acute gouty arthritis.