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HelpTest Code DXMTHS Dexamethasone, LC-MS/MS
Additional Codes
2003248
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Acceptable Collection Container
LAV (EDTA)
PINK
PST
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Collection Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Rejection Criteria
None listed
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Wednesday, Saturday
EPIC Code
LAB1895
Patient Preparation
Specimen should be collected between 8-10 a.m. or according to ordering provider instructions
Transport
Refrigerated
STAT Availability
No
Turn Around Time
3-6 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
CPT
80299
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
LOINC
14062-4