Test Code MISC1WardeALBUT Albuterol - Serum/Plasma
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
ALBUT
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells, and send 3.0 mL serum.
Stability
Ambient: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.2 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performed
Tuesday
Reported
4-9 days
CPT Codes
80375
Unacceptable Conditions
SST or PST.