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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   
 Minimum Volume     0.25 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     72 hours     
 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   
 22328  Dexamethasone