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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red, Lavender/EDTA, or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold SST
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 2.0 mL serum (Min: 1.0 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Deliver specimen to the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 2.0 mL serum (Min: 1.0 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room Temp | 5 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 1 y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Pittsburgh
875 Greentree Rd.
Parkway Center 4
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-3508
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
80329
Methodology
Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
5.0-49.0 mg/L
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Ibuprofen |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |