Collect	Plain Red
	Also Acceptable	Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), or one 10 mL yellow (ACD Solution A).
	Transport	Refrigerated
	Minimum Volume	1 ml Serum
	Remarks	Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP and freeze. Frozen serum or plasma is the specimen of choice, however, specimens that have been maintained at 2-8°C for 48 hours or less will be accepted.

86022 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes