CPT Code(s):
80061
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube:
- Serum, gel
- Plasma, gel
Sample Volume: 1mL
Preparation: Fasting overnight (12 hours); patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Refrigerated: 7days
- Frozen: 30 days
Unacceptable Conditions: Moderate-to-gross hemolysis
Use:
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk
Methodology:
See individual analytes
Reported:
Within 24 hours
Reference Values:
See individual analytes
Interpretation Data:
See individual analytes