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Epic EAP: LAB4770
Epic Description: DEXAMETHASONE
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Draw specimen between 8:00 am and 10:00 am.
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial within 1 hour of collection.
Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: DEXAM
Assay Frequency
Monday
Routine Turnaround Time
7-14 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial within 1 hour of collection.
Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
82542