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Methodology
Photometric
Specimen Requirements
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport refrigerated.
Collection Instructions: Fasting (8-12 hour). Patient should not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Normal: <150 mg/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84478
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory
Specimen Tube Color
| Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Mint Green Lithium Heparin | |
| Alternate | Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |