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HelpTest Code Q5519 PORPHYRINS FRACTIONATED PLASMA
EPIC Test ID
123011433
Test Synonyms
5519
Collection Requirements
Collect: 2 mL plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube - protect from light Instruction: Remove plasma from cells and pour off into light protected tube. Freeze pour off tube immediately after separation.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Stability: ambient 8 hrs, ref.8 hrs and frozen 3 months.Transport: frozen *PROTECT FROM LIGHT* avoid hemolysis
Frequency:Set up: Tues, Thurs; Report available: 5 days
Comments:Alternate Specimen(s) Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube • Serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Avoid hemolysis. Remove plasma to a light-protected tube. Freeze immediately after separation.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
Quest: RED TOP PLAIN, DARK GREEN TOP – NAHEP, PURPLE TOP-EDTA
Performing lab
QUEST LAB
Section
QUEST
CPT Code
82542
EAP
LAB3255