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AKA
FBS
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Dark Green top (Sodium Heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma
Fasting is preferred. Prompt separation of serum/plasma
from cells is essential.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – Enzymatic Hexokinase
Rapid City – Enzymatic Hexokinase
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
82947