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LAB53
Methodology
Used for detection of endocrine or metabolic disorders.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 82310
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Males
0-7 days: 7.6-11.3 mg/dL
8-30 days: 8.8-11.6 mg/dL
31-90 days: 8.7-11.2 mg/dL
91-180 days: 8.5-11.3 mg/dL
181-365 days: 8.0-10.9 mg/dL
1-3 years: 8.9-9.9 mg/dL
4-11 years: 9.0-10.1 mg/dL
12-13 years: 9.0-10.6 mg/dL
14-15 years: 9.3-10.7 mg/dL
16-19 years: 9.0-10.7 mg/dL
>20 years: 8.5-10.1 mg/dL
Females
0-7 days: 7.8-11.2 mg/dL
8-30 days: 8.6-11.8 mg/dL
31-90 days: 8.2-11.0 mg/dL
91-180 days: 8.0-11.4 mg/dL
181-365 days: 8.1-11.0 mg/dL
1-3 years: 8.9-9.9 mg/dL
4-11 years: 9.0-10.1 mg/dL
12-13 years: 9.0-10.6 mg/dL
14-15 years: 9.3-10.7 mg/dL
16-19 years: 9.0-10.7 mg/dL
>20 years: 8.5-10.1 mg/dL
Call criteria (automatic call-back): <7.0 mg/dL or >13.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT