Alpha Subunit Free, Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones ALPHSU
Method(s) | Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) or plain red top tube. Also acceptable: Lavender top, EDTA, pink top K2 EDTA or green (Sodium Heparin) top tubes. |
Transport | Separate serum or plasma ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma (Min: 0.25 mL). |
Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
Schedule | Varies |
Billing Code | 5011417 |
CPTCode | 83520 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
See Laboratory Report |