Test Overview
Test Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Reference Range *

<15% Inhibition

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Sun, Tues, Thurs
Analytic Time

4 - 8 days

Soft Order Code
SLM
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Quest Nichols Institute San Juan Capistrano (34459)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen processing ambient

    Normal Volume
    1 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    0.5 mL serum
    Storage Temperature
    Ambient preferred, refrigerated or frozen acceptable.
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Quest Valencia; performed at Quest Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano

    Billing
    CPT Code
    83519
    NY State Approved
    No