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Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Light Green LiHep Plasma Gel Tube
Specimen Fill Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
|
Male |
2.5-17.4 ng/mL |
|
Female: |
|
|
Non-Pregnant |
2.2-30.3 ng/mL |
|
Pregnant |
8.1-347.6 ng/mL |
|
Post Menopausal |
2.5-17.4 ng/mL |
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84146