Test ID BLOD0625 Monotest
Specimen Type/Requirements
Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Sioux Falls, Black Hills
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Whole Blood - Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Black Hills
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Serum/Plasma - Sioux Falls, Black Hills
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Chromatographic Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji and Black Hills
CPT
86308