Referred Tests
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Test ID: CERAM
MI-Heart Ceramides, Plasma
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Plasma EDTA
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Patient Preparation: Patients should not be receiving Intralipid because it may cause false-elevations in measured ceramides
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge, aliquot at least 1 mL of plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 8 hours.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | ||
| Ambient | 8 hours |