| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
A248
Dexamethasone, Serum or Plasma by LC-MS/MS
| Methodology: | Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Wed, Sat |
| Reported: | 3-7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Specimen should be collected between 8-10 a.m.
Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST), lLavender (EDTA), OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability : After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 80299 |