Test Overview
Test Methodology
HPLC
Reference Range *
By report
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
7 - 12 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo Wild 85 (ZW85) (National Jewish Health PKRIF)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in a red top tube; do not use SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and freeze. For maximum clinical significance, collect a Peak specimen within 15 minutes after the end of an I.V. infusion or 90 minutes after oral intake.
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in a red top tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Freeze and send to Specimen Processing. Have ordering provider fully list: drug dose amount, frequency, method, and date and time of last dose prior to draw.
Alternate Specimen
Red top tube is preferred. Green top tube is acceptable.
Normal Volume
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Rejection Criteria
SST tube not acceptable.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by National Jewish Health.
Billing
CPT Code
80299