Acid Phosphatase, Total, Serum

Test Code:  ACPS
Assay Schedule:  Daily
Reporting Schedule:  3 days
CPT:  84060

Collection

Specimen(s):
  • Serum

Acceptable Container(s):
  • Clot Activator (red top)

Volume:
  • Preferred: 1.5mL
  • Minimum: 0.8mL

Stability:
  • Ambient: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: Unacceptable
  • Frozen: 1 month

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
Allow red top to clot for 20-30 minutes. Centrifuge immediately and separate serum into transport tube. Freeze immediately.

Shipping Instructions:
CRITICAL: Ship frozen

Rejection Criteria:
Heparin, EDTA, ambient, refrigerated and gel-barrier tubes are unacceptable.

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