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Test Code LAB152 C3, Serum

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: SST (Preferred) or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 7 mL; Minimum 3 mL

 

Pediatric Collection:

One SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Stability:

Separate serum from gel/cells within 4 hours of collection. Once serum is separated from cells:

 

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

Turnaround Time (TAT):

STAT: 2 HOURS

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Performing Laboratory Section:

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

Age Range
< 15 days  50 - 121 mg/dL
15 days - < 1 year  51 - 160 mg/dL
  1 year - < 19 years      83 - 152 mg/dL  

> 19 years

  82 - 193 mg/dL