Collect	Gold / SST
	Also Acceptable	Lavender (EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA), bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), ocular fluid, vesicle fluid, amniotic fluid, or tissue (freeze tissue immediately).
	Transport	Refrigerated
	Minimum Volume	1mL Serum
	Notes	Spin blood specimen in and remove serum or plasma before sending to lab.

87529 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes