Test Code LAB12054 Alpha Subunit (Free)
Additional Codes
49482
Specimen Requirements
COLLECTOR INFORMATION: SST
Alternate container(s): Red top,
Collection Volume: 5.0 mL (1.0 mL minimum)
Special instructions: Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#500016
Shipping & handling:
LABORATORY USE ONLY:
Test volume: 1.0 (0.25 min) mL Serum Reject due to:
Grossly Hemolyzed, Grossly Icteric or Grossly Lipemic specimens
On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318
Transfer the serum/plasma into a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (LabCorp ID 49482).
FREEZE immediately and maintained frozen until tested
Off-campus collections:
Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours.
Specimen to be stored/transported Frozen