Test ID BLOD1630 Dexamethasone
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube, Serum
Note: Do not draw in gel barrier tubes. Specimen drawn between 8am and 10am is preferred.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia. Test is not affected by icterus.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 0.85 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 72 hours | |
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Refrigerated | 14 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 90 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday
Report Available
2-10 days
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Performing Lab
Quest Valencia refers to Quest San Juan Capistrano
CPT
80299
Interface Build Information
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
Result Code | Result Code Description |
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22328 | Dexamethasone |