Serum-SST or Red Top +
Whole blood-Lavender top tube
Test Directory
5503 General Health Panel
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
See individual component listing
See Individual Tests
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 2.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 1.0 mL Serum;
Preferred amount: Full tube of Whole Blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood
Minimum amount: 1.0 mL Serum;
Preferred amount: Full tube of Whole Blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood
Method
See individual component listing: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel; CBC w/Diff; TSH
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes-SST only
Clinical Utility
A variety of tests (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, CBC, TSH) to determine general health status and to screen for and monitor a variety of disorders.
CPT Codes
80050
