Test Code LAB20609 Total Glutathione in Whole Blood
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
TGIWB
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Yellow ACD B
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 1 full tube whole blood collected in an ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube.
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
6.0 mL
Reference Range
373 – 838 uM
Methodology
Kinetic
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
5-8 days
CPT Codes
82978
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed samples. Samples oversaturated with ACD solution, Yellow ACD A