Test Overview
Test Methodology
ECLIA
Reference Range *
0-55 years: 0.00 - 0.95 pg/mL; >55 years: 0.00 - 0.97 pg/mL
Reference interval is based on a population of ostensibly healthy individuals aged 20 to 55 years.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Varies
Analytic Time
2 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
LPT18
Synonyms
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Labcorp # 483745
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an EDTA lavender top tube. Spin and aliquot plasma into a plastic screw capped tube. Send to Specimen Processing at room temperature.
Contraindications
Values obtained with different methods cannot be used interchangeably
Normal Volume
1 mL plasma
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL plasma (this volume does not allow for repeat testing)
Storage Temperature
Ambient preferred, refrigerated or frozen acceptable
Additional Information
Test performed by Labcorp Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
83520
NY State Approved
No