Test CodeTestSpecimen TypeTemperatureMaximum Storage TimeTransport InstructionTAT
3435ABO & RHLavender EDTARoom Temp
2 to 8°C
24 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with cold packs72 hours
921Acute Hepatitis Panel
(HBSAg, HBC IgM, HAV IgM, HCV)
Serum2 to 8°C6 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
157Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
103AlbuminSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2.5 months
5 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
8212Albumin, UrineUrine20 to 25°C7 daysRoom Temp24 hours
106Alkaline PhosphataseSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
2030Alpha Feto Protein (AF)Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Dipotassium EDTA)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7099APLS IgA
(aCL IgA, Aβ2GPI IgA)
Serum
Plasma (Citrate or Heparin)
2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7200APLS IgG
(aCL IgG, Aβ2GPI IgG)
Serum
Plasma (Citrate or Heparin)
2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7201APLS IgM
(aCL IgM, Aβ2GPI IgM)
Serum
Plasma (Citrate or Heparin)
2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
110AmmoniaPlasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA)2 to 8°C
-20°C
2 hours
3 weeks
Frozen - Transport with dry ice24 hours
173AmylaseSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1731Amylase, UrineUrine20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
> 10 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
205ANA - IFASerum2 to 8°C7 daysRoom Temp72 hours
7219ANA ScreenSerum/Plasma2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
3994Anal PAPSurepath15 to 30°C30 daysRoom Temp72 hours
7087Anti-CCP IgGSerum
Plasma (Lithium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
22 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7078Anti-GBMSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
823Anti-TgSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
8 hours
72 hours
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
824Anti-TPOSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
8 hours
72 hours
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
TBDApolipoprotein BSerum20 to 25°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
P169Arthritis Panel
(ESR, ANA, CRP, RA, ASO, PHOS, ALK PHOS, URIC ACID, CA)
Serum2 to 8°C7 dayRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1004Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)
(pH, PO2, PCO2, Base Excess, HCO3A, TCO2, sO2, LAC)
Arterial BloodN/AN/ATest immediately after collection24 hours
402ASO ScreenSerum2 to 8°C48 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
156Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
4 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7189Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit15°C to 30°C30 daysRoom Temp24 hours
7190Bacterial Vaginosis Panel
(BV, Candida, Glabrata, Trichomonas)
Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit 15°C to 30°C
2 to 8°C
30 days
30 days
Room Temp24 hours
907Basic Metabolic Panel
(Glucose, Creatinine, BUN, Cal, Na, K, Cl, CO2)
Serum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1174β2-MicroglobulinSerum20 to 25°C1 dayRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
718Beta Strep B ScreenSterile Transport Swab2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
805BiopsyTissue15 to 30°C30 daysRoom Temp72 hours
9910BNPPlasma (Lavender EDTA)Room Temp
-20°C (Plasma)
7 hours
One single freeze/thaw cycle
Room Temp
Frozen - Transport with dry ice
24 hours
116BUNSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
822CA 125Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
820CA 15-3Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
821CA 19-9Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C
-20°C or Colder
≤ 7 days
> 7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
117CalciumSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
3 weeks
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1007Candida Auris CultureE-swabRoom Temp24 hoursRoom Temp72 hours
7170Candida PCR (Species)Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit2°C to 30°C30 daysRoom Temp72 hours
7188Candida PCR (Glabrata)Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit-20°C or -70°C60 days
829CarbamazepineSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
119Carbon Dioxide (CO2)Serum

Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C

2 to 8°C
SST LiH, NaH - 2 hours
SER, PST - 8 hours
LiH - 2 days
SER, SST, PST - 3 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
211Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)Serum
Plasma ( Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
301CBC w/Auto DiffLavender EDTA2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with cold packs24 hours
1685CD3Whole Blood18 to 26°C72 hoursRoom Temp72 hours
1678CD4Whole Blood18 to 26°C72 hoursRoom Temp72 hours
1680CD8Whole Blood18 to 26°C72 hoursRoom Temp72 hours
7272C.Diff PCRSterile ContainerRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
2 days
5 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
7228Celiac IgA
(Anti-tTG IgA, GLIADIN AB (ANTI-DGP) IGA)
Serum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs7 days
7236Celiac IgG
(Anti-tTG IgG, GLIADIN AB (ANTI-DGP) IGG)
Serum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs7 days
732Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)Aptima Urine Specimens2°C to 30°C7 daysRoom Temp72 hours
121Chloride, SerumSerum/Plasma2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
124CholesterolSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1137ClozapineSerum Aliquot (Red)Room Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
1008CK-MBSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
8 hours
72 hours
Room Temp
Frozen - Transport with dry ice
24 hours
1184Complement 3 and Complement 4 ProfileSerum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
1147Complement C3Serum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
1148Complement C4Serum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
912Comprehensive Metabolic PanelSerum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
825Cortisol, SerumSerum2 to 8°C14 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7060COVID-19 PCRNasopharyngeal, Nasal Swab (UTM, VTM, Rememel M5/M6, Saline 0.9%, Copan Eswab)2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7275COVID-19/Flu A&BNasopharyngeal, Oropharyngeal and Nasal Swabs2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
125Creatine Kinase, TotalSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
127Creatinine, SerumSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1265C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
15 days
2 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
740Culture, RoutineCulture Transport Swab, Clear2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
713Culture, StoolCary Blair2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
714Culture, ThroatCulture Transport Swab, ClearRoom Temp7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
715Culture, UrineUrine w/PreservativeRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
2 hours
≤72 hours
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
716Culture, VaginalCulture Transport Swab, Clear2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
717Culture, WoundSterile Transport Swab2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
5632Cytology Body FluidCytology Container2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
7605D-DIMERLavender EDTARoom Temp
-20°C (Plasma)
24 hours
One single freeze/thaw cycle
Room Temp
Frozen - Transport with dry ice
24 hours
1952DHEA-SSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C8 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
827DigoxinSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C
-20°C
48 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
115Direct BilirubinSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
238Direct LDLSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C
-80°C
5 days
3 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
4904EBV Antibody IgG & IgMSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
7239EBV IgG
(EBV VCA IgG, EBV NA-1 IgG, EBV EA-D IgG)
Serum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
7240EBV IgM
(EBV VCA IgM, EBV Heterophile Antibody)
Serum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
904Electrolytes (Sodium, Chloride, Potassium CO2)Serum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
319ESR (Sed Rate)Lavender EDTA (K2 or K3)Room Temp
2 to 8°C
4 hours
24 hours
Refrigerated - Transport with cold packs24 hours
6571EstradiolSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
6038Estrogen, TotalSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7043Fastep COVID-19 IgG/IgMWhole Blood
Serum/Plasma
2 to 8°C
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Testing should be performed immediately after collection24 hours
723Fecal Occult BloodStoolRoom Temp3 yearsRoom Temp24 hours
659FerritinSerum
Plasma (Tripotassium EDTA, Lithium Heparin)
2 to 8°C
-10°C or Colder
7 days
12 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
660Folate (Folic Acid)Serum
Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
2 to 8°C
-10°C or Colder
7 days
30 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
A100Food Allergy PanelSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs5 days
2801Free PSASerum2 to 8°C24 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
346Free T3Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C6 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
342Free T4Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C≤ 6 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
661FSHSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C
-10°C or Colder
7 days
12 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
132Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1168Gentamicin, PeakSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1169Gentamicin, TroughSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7005GI PanelSterile ContainerRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
2 days
5 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
134Glucose, FastingSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA, Sodium Fluoride/ Potassium Oxalate)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
135Glucose, RandomSerum
Plasma (Potassium Fluoride/Oxalate)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
721Gram Stain, SputumSterile ContainerRoom Temp24 hoursRoom Temp72 hours
721Gram Stain, SwabSterile SwabRoom Temp5 daysRoom Temp72 hours
7004Group B Streptococcus DNA, PCR (GBS)Vaginal-rectal swab (Amie’s or Stuart Medium)2 to 8°C7 daysRoom Temp72 hours
678AHepatitis A Ab IgG (HAVAb IgG)SerumRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
4 days
8 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
678Hepatitis A Ab IgM (HAVAb IgM)SerumRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
676Hepatitis A Ab, TotalSerumRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7076Hepatitis Be Antigen (Anti-Hbe)Serum/Plasma2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7076Hepatitis Be Antigen (Anti-Hbe)Serum/Plasma2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
680Hepatitis B Core IgM Ab (Anti-HBc IgM)SerumRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
672Total Hepatitis B Core Ab (Anti-HBc)SerumRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
671Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Anti-HBs)SerumRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
670Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Qualitative IISerumRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
24 hours
6 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7076Hepatitis Be-Antigen (HBeAg)Serum/Plasma2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7077Hepatitis Be-Antibody (HBeAb)Serum/Plasma2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
9224Hepatitis B Virus DNA, QuantSerum or Plasma (EDTA, ACD)2°C to 30°C
2°C to 8°C
24 hours
5 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
677Hepatitis C Virus (Anti-HCV)SerumRoom Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
9222Hepatitis C Viral Load (HCV) RNASerum or Plasma (PPT, EDTA, ACD)2°C to 25°C
2°C to 8°C
24 hours
5 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
301DHemoglobinLavender EDTA2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with cold packs24 hours
301EHematocritLavender EDTA2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with cold packs24 hours
2731HBA1CLavender EDTARoom Temp
2 to 8°C
8 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with cold packs24 hours
640β-hCGSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C
-10°C or Colder
7 days
12 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
605HCG-QUALUrine or Serum2 to 8°C48 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
913Hepatic Function PanelSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
0209HSV-1 IgGSerum2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
0210HSV-2 IgGSerum2-8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7197Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 by NAATAptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit2°C to 30°C36 daysRoom Temp72 hours
7198Herpes Simplex Viruses 2 by NAATAptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit2°C to 30°C36 daysRoom Temp72 hours
7073HIV -1 AntibodySerum
Plasma (K2- and K3-EDTA and lithium-and sodium heparin)
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
7074HIV -2 AntibodySerum
Plasma (K2- and K3-EDTA and lithium-and sodium heparin)
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
5483HIV 1 - RNAPlasma (EDTA) 2°C to 30°C
2°C to 8°C
24 hours
3 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
469HIV Ag/Ab 4th GenerationSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Tripotassium (K3) EDTA, Dipotassium (K2) EDTA, Disodium (Na2) EDTA
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
470HIV Confirmation, Differential 1/2Serum
Plasma (EDTA, Heparin or Sodium Citrate)
18-30°C
2-8°C
48 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
2161HomocysteineSerumc
Plasma (Lithium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
On Ice
2 to 8°C
6 hours
14 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
731H.PYLORISerum

Whole Blood (Potassium EDTA, Sodium or Lithium Heparin)
9 to 30°C
-20C
9 to 30°C
2 to 8°C
8 hours
7 days
4 hours
72 hours
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs
Frozen - Transport with dry ice
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs
Frozen - Transport with dry ice
24 hours
616HPVThinPrep Pap containing PreservCyt Solution2°C to 30°C105 daysRoom Temp24 hours
4522HPV High RiskThinPrep or Surepath15 to 30°C30 daysRoom Temp72 hours
7273IGF-ISerum2 to 8°C24 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1158Immunoglobulin A, G, M ProfileSerum20 to 25°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1155Immunoglobulin ASerum20 to 25°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1156Immunoglobulin GSerum20 to 25°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1157Immunoglobulin MSerum20 to 25°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7003Influenza A + B ScreenQuickView Influenza A+B Swab2 to 25°CTest ASAPTesting should be performed immediately after collection24 hours
7251Influenza A, B & RSV PCRNasopharyngeal Swab (UTM, Remel M5/M6, Copan Eswab)2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
831InsulinSerum/Plasma (Potassium EDTA, Sodium EDTA, Sodium Heparin, Sodium Fluoride)ꟷ10°C or colder7 daysFrozen - Transport with dry ice24 hours
40Intact PTHSerum (use of SST may result in a decrease in concentration values up to 20%)
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
2 to 8°C

Frozen
2 days

6 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
174IronSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
3 weeks
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
085Iron Panel
(Iron, IBC, Ferri, Trans, %SAT)
Serum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
TX44Keppra (Levetiracetam)Sodium heparin, Lithium heparin, Potassium EDTA2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
142Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
4 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1106Lactic Acid, PlasmaPotassium Oxalate/Sodium Fluoride (without gel barrier)2 to 8°C
ꟷ20°C
3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
5008LeadMicrotainer Collection10° to 32°C24 hoursRoom Temp24 hours
665LHSerum
Plasma (Potassium EDTA, Sodium Heparin)
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
143LipaseSerum SST2 to 8°C
-20°C
7 days
12 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
915Lipid Panel
(Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL calc, VLDL calc, Chol/LDL calc)
Serum2 to 8°C5-7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1451LithiumSerum
Plasma (Sodium Heparin, K2-EDTA)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
1 day
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1149Lipoprotein(a) - Lp(a)Serum20 to 25°C2daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
7225Lupus Panel
(ANA Screen, dsDNA, Chrom, Ribo P, SS-A, SS-B, Sm, SmRNP, RNP, Cent B, Scl-70, Jo-1)
Serum
EDTA or Heparinized plasma
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
7283Lyme TotalSerum
Plasma (K2- and K3-EDTA and lithium-and sodium heparin)
Room Temp
2-8°C
5 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
146MagnesiumSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
Urine (w/Boric Acid or 20 to 30mL of 6N HCI)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
7 days
3 days
3 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7173Measles IgG AbSerum2 to 8°C9 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
5991Microalbumin, UrineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7079MPO (P-ANCA)Serum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7174Mumps, IgG AbSerum2 to 8°C9 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
7013Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma, PCRAptima Multitest Swab and Urine4°C24 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
734CNeisseria gonorrhoeae (GC)Aptima Urine Specimens2°C to 30°C7 daysRoom Temp72 hours
916Obstetric Panel
(ABO Type, Rh, Antibody Screen, RPR, CBC, Rubella, IgG, HBS Ag)
Serum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
801PAP SmearThinPrep or Surepath15 to 30°C30 daysRoom Temp72 hours
8011PAP w/HPV if AscusThinPrep or Surepath15 to 30°C30 daysRoom Temp72 hours
501PhenobarbitalSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA, Sodium Citrate)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
6 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
828PhenytoinSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
1 month
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
148PhosphorusSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
Urine (No Preservatives)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
20 to 25°C
1 day
4 days
2 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
301OPlatelet CountLavender EDTA2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with cold packs24 hours
150Potassium, SerumSerum/Plasma2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1501Potassium, Urine 24 hoursUrine20 to 25°C45 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7085PR3 (C-ANCA)Serum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1502Potassium, Urine RandomUrine20 to 25°C45 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1032PrealbuminSerum2 to 8°C
-20°C
3 days
6 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1013ProBNPEDTA Whole Blood2 to 8°C48 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
246ProgesteroneSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
2 to 8°C10 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
255ProlactinSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
2 to 8°C
-10°C or Colder
7 days
12 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
312PT/INRSodium CitrateRoom Temp
≤-20°C
24 hours
2 weeks
Frozen - Transport with dry ice24 hours
310PTTSodium CitrateRoom Temp
≤-20°C
24 hours
2 weeks
Frozen - Transport with dry ice24 hours
6113QUANTIFERON TB GoldLithium Heparin Plasma (QIAGEN QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus Tube)22°C ± 5°C16 hours (On LH Tube)Room Temp72 hours
917Renal Function Panel
(Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Cal, K, Na, Alb, Phos, CO2, Chlorine)
Serum2 to 8°C3 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
A200Respiratory Allergy PanelSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs5 days
647Respiratory Panel + COVIDNasopharyngeal, Nasal Swab (UTM, VTM, Rememel M5/M6, Saline 0.9%, Copan Eswab)2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
314AReticulocyte countLavender EDTA2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with cold packs24 hours
4011Rheumatoid FactorSerum20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
1 day
3 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
415(RPR) SyphilisSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Tripotassium EDTA, Dipotassium EDTA)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
-10°C or Colder
72 hours
7 days
30 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7246RSV ScreenSwab2 to 30°C
2 to 8°C
8 hours
48 hours
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
4140RubellaSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
7209STI Panel
(BV, Trich, My/Urp, HSV 1, HSV 2, CS, CG)
Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit15°C to 30°C30 daysRoom Temp5 days
7245Strep A ScreenThroat SwabRoom Temp4 hoursTesting should be performed immediately after collection24 hours
158Sodium, SerumSerum/Plasma2 to 8°C2 weeksRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
4103Sodium, Urine 24 hoursUrine2 to 8°C45 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
4101Sodium, Urine RandomUrine2 to 8°C45 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
5062SputumExpectorated sputum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
712Sputum CultureCulture Transport Swab, Clear2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
6012SHBGSerum
Plasma ( Lithium, Sodium or Ammonium Heparin)
2 to 8°C8 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1003Syphilis Total IgG/IgMSerum and plasma (EDTA and heparin)2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
601Testosterone, TotalSerum
Plasma (Dipotassium EDTA)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
8 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
6014Testosterone, FreeSerum
Plasma (Dipotassium EDTA)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
8 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
5012Thyroid Panel w/TSHSerum2 to 8°C6 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
114Total BilirubinSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
1 day
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
152Total ProteinSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
1 week
1 month
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
8303Total Protein, UrineUrine20 to 25°C
4 to 8°C
7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
2701Total PSASerum2 to 8°C72 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
668Total T3Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
2 to 8°C6 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
166Total T4Serum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
2 to 8°C6 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7203ToRC IgG
(T. gondii, Rubella, CMV)
Serum
EDTA or Heparinized plasma
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7204ToRC IgM
(T. gondii, Rubella, CMV)
Serum
EDTA or Heparinized plasma
2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
254TransferrinSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA)
2 to 8°C
-20°C
3 days
6 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
430Treponema Pallidum AbSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7164Trichomonas vaginalisAptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit2°C to 30°C
-20°C
60 days
24 months
Room Temp72 hours
167TriglyceridesSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
4382TroponinLavender EDTARoom Temp
-20°C (Plasma)
4 hours
One single freeze/thaw cycle
Room Temp
Frozen - Transport with dry ice
24 hours
663TSH 3rd GenerationSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
2 to 8°C
-10°C or Colder
7 days
6 months
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
192T-UptakeSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, EDTA)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
24 hours
14 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
140BUIBCSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
7 days
3 weeks
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
237Ultra HDLSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Spray-dried EDTA)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
2 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
168Uric AcidSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin)
20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
171UrinalysisUrine2 to 8°C24 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1721Urinalysis + CultureUrine2 to 8°C24 hoursRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
5061Urine CytologyUrine2 to 8°C
2 to 8°C
7 days without ethanol
30 days with ethanol
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
1085Urine Drug Screen
(Amph, Barb, Benz, Bup, Cocaine, Opiates, THC, PCP, Methadone)
Urine2 to 8°C5 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
1020Urine Drug Screen + AlcoholUrine2 to 8°C5 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
TOXUrine Toxicology Confirmatory PanelUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC01Alcohol MetabolitesUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC02ETGUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC03ETSUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC04Anti HypertensionUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC05PrazosinUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC06PropranololUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC07AntidepressantsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC08HydroxybupropionUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC09VenlafaxineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC10TrazodoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC11SertralineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC12FluoxetineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC13N-DesmethylcitalopramUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC14MirtazapineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC15AtomoxetineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC16BupropionUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC17BuspironeUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC18DuloxetineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC19VortioxetineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC20FluvoxamineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC21ParoxetineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC22AntiepilepticsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC23GabapentinUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC24PregabalinUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC25CarbamazepineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC26Carbamazepine MetaboliteUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC27LamotrigineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC28OxcarbazepineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC29TopiramateUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC30AntihistamineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC31HydroxyzineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC32AntipsychoticsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC339-HydroxyrisperidoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC34AripiprazoleUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC35BenztropineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC32Antipsychotics (cont.)Urine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC36ClozapineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC37DehydroaripiprazoleUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC38FluphenazineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC39HaloperidolUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC40N-DesmethylclozapineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC41N-DesmethylolanzapineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC42OlanzapineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC43RisperidoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC44ThioridazineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC44ThioridazineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC45QuetiapineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC46NorquetiapineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC47ValbenazineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC48ZiprasidoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC49BarbituratesUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC50ButalbitalUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC51PhenobarbitalUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC52SecobarbitalUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC53Bath SaltsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC54MDPVUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC55MephedroneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC56MethedroneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC57MethyloneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC58BenzodiazepinesUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC59AlprazolamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC60Alpha-HydroxyalprazolamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC61ClonazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC627-aminoclonazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC63DiazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC64NordiazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC65TemazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC66OxazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC67LorazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC68FlunitrazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC69FlurazepamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC70MidazolamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC71TriazolamUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC72CannabinoidsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC73THC-COOHUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC74Cannabinoids, SyntheticsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC75JWH-018 N-(4-Hydroxypentyl)Urine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC76JWH-073 (4-Hydroxybutyl)Urine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC77DextromethorphanUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC78DextrorphanUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC79IllicitsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC806-MAM (Heroin)Urine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC81BenzoylecgonineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC82Phencyclidine (PCP)Urine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC83LSDUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC84MDAUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC85MDEAUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC86MDMAUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC87KetamineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC88KetamineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC89NorketamineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC90KratomUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC91MitragynineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC927-hydroxymitragynineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC93Muscle RelaxantsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC94CarisoprodolUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC95MeprobamateUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC96CyclobenzaprineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC97Nicotine MetaboliteUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TC98CotinineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX01Opiate Panel - COMP #1Urine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX02CodeineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX03MorphineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX04HydrocodoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX05NorhydrocodoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX06HydromorphoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX07OxycodoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX08NoroxycodoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX09OxymorphoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX10Opioid AntagonistsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX11NaloxoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX12NaltrexoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX13Opioid Panel - COMP #2Urine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX14AmylUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX15BuprenorphineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX16NorbuprenorphineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX17FentanylUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX18NorfentanylUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX19MethadoneUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX20EDDPUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX21TramadolUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX22O-desmethylcistramadolUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX23TapentadolUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX24DesmethyltapentadolUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX25MeperidineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX26NormeperidineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX27AP-238Urine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX28StimulantsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX29MethamphetamineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX30AmphetamineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX31PhentermineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX32Ritalinic AcidUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX33TricyclicsUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX34AmitriptylineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX35NortriptylineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX36DesmethyldoxepinUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX37ImipramineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX38DesipramineUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX39DoxepinUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX40ZolpidemUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX41ZolpidemUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX42Zolpidem Phenyl-4-Carboxylic AcidUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX45PentobarbitalUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
TX46SufentanilUrine2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs48 hours
3392Urine Protein, RandomUrine20 to 25°C
2 to 8°C
24 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
826Valproic AcidSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, Potassium EDTA)
2 to 8°C
-20°C or Colder
48 hours
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7442Vancomycin PeakSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, K2 EDTA, K3 EDTA)
2 to 8°C
<-10°C
7 days
14 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7440Vancomycin RandomSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, K2 EDTA, K3 EDTA)
2 to 8°C
<-10°C
7 days
14 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7441Vancomycin TroughSerum
Plasma (Lithium or Sodium Heparin, K2 EDTA, K3 EDTA)
2 to 8°C
<-10°C
7 days
14 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
7175Varicella (VZV), IgG AbSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
7086Vasculitis
(Anti-GBM, MPO, PR3)
Serum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs72 hours
651Vitamin B 12Serum
Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
Room Temp
2 to 8°C
3 days
7 days
Refrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
708825-OH Vitamin DSerum2 to 8°C7 daysRefrigerated - Transport with ice packs24 hours
722Wet MountSterile Transport SwabRoom Temp24 hoursRoom Temp24 hours
722Wet Mount (T.Vaginalis)Sterile Transport SwabRoom Temp1 hourRoom Temp24 hours