Test Methodology
- Chemiluminescence
Running Day
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Cut-off: 12.00 NN
Turn Around Time
- In-patient: Same day of processing, 5.00 PM
- Out-patient: Next day, 5.00 PM
- STAT: Three hours
Specimen Required
- 4cc serum (red top) / Plasma (Heparin)
Patient Preparation
- None
Special Considerations
- Extraction must either be 8 AM or 4 PM unless specified by M.D.
- Avoid hemolysis