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