Novel Disease METLAC 12 Panel (PRISMA HEALTH)

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LAB2027: Novel Disease METLAC 12 Panel

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2
RHR HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .2

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer* Use this order for non-surgery testing. Midlands: Testing not performed at Prisma Health Baptist or Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge.

It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. Separated samples may be stored 20 to 25°C for up to 8 hours, at 2 to 8°C for up to 48 hours and frozen for up to 3 months. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing. Do not exceed 5 freeze-thaw cycles. Specimens must be mixed THOROUGHLY after thawing, by LOW speed vortexing or by gently inverting, and centrifuged prior to use to remove red blood cells or particulate matter to ensure consistency in the results.

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min