Web: | mayocliniclabs.com |
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Email: | mcl@mayo.edu |
Telephone: | 800-533-1710 |
International: | +1 855-379-3115 |
Values are valid only on day of printing. |
Patient's age and sex are required.
Patient Preparation:
1. Fasting-overnight (12-14 hours)
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request (T724) with the specimen.
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 60 days |