Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of draw.
Container/Tube: Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Collection Instructions: Samples should be thoroughly separated from all cellular material. Failure to do so may lead to an erroneous result.
Stability:
| Storage | Temperature | Stability |
| Refrigerated | 2-8 °C (36-46 °F) | ≤ 2days |
| Frozen | Negative 20 °C (Negative 4 °F) | ≤ 4 weeks |
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
This test does not include minerals. Calcium, phosphorus, and creatinine are included in RENAL Renal Function Panel. Calcium and creatinine are included in BASIC Basic Metabolic Panel and COMP Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
15 - 65 pg/mL
Monday through Sunday
83970