T Uptake TUP
| Method(s) | Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2EDTA or E3EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (lithium heparin). |
| Transport | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of colleciton. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma (Min: 0.5 mL). |
| Stability | After separation of cells: Ambient: 8 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks: Frozen: 2 years |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Grossly hemolyzed specimens. |
| Schedule | Varies |
| Billing Code | 5011999 |
| CPTCode | 84479 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
