| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST; Fasting | 7 Days 2-8° C |
< 200 mg/dL < 200 Desirable 200-239 Borderline High >240 High |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Enzymatic
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Fasting required?: Yes |
Clinical Utility
To determine the risk of developing cardiovascular/heart disease.
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CPT Codes
82465
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