CTC Hemoglobin, Free, Serum

Test Code
70371


CPT Codes
84311<br>Clinical Trial Code

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection, transfer the serum to sterile, plastic, screw-capped vial(s), and send refrigerated on coolant packs to the laboratory.


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 1 day




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.