Result Test Name
SEROTONIN BLOOD
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
123012951
Laboratory Test Name
SEROTONIN (Quest)
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
2939-7
Collection Container
Call Lab - Misc Test
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) 4 mL whole blood submitted in a Serotonin Kit (provided by Quest Diagnostics) - See Instructions Minimum Volume 1 mL Collection Instructions Proper specimen collection storage and shipment are critical for Serotonin whole blood analysis. Strict adherence to the following specimen collection instructions will ensure the most meaningful results. 1. Draw blood into the EDTA 7.2-mg Vacutainer? tube. 2. After drawing the blood mix well and immediately transfer all blood to the enclosed container which contains 35 mg of ascorbic acid. 3. Mix well and freeze immediately. 4. Ship frozen. Expiration date for ascorbic acid container is the same as the EDTA tube provided in the kit.
Container Temp
Frozen (2)
Container Volume
4.000
Test Info
-
Shipping Instructions
Transport Container Serotonin Kit (provided by Quest Diagnostics) Transport Temperature Frozen Specimen Stability Room temperature: unacceptable Refrigerated: unacceptable Frozen: 42 days