Alpha Subunit (Free)
Order Name
FREE ASU
Test Number: 5194324
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194324
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Alpha Subunit (Free)
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Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA) | 30316-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.25 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.25 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Serum from gel-barrier tube, Serum from red top tube, OR Serum from transfer tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Transfer the serum into a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (LabCorp ID 49482). FREEZE immediately and maintained frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#500016 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 1 day, Refrigerated : 1 day, Frozen: 200 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 6 - 10 days |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 140269 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83520 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |