Collect	Gold / SST
	Also Acceptable	Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA)
	Unacceptable	Hyperlipemic, Icteric, Hemolyzed
	Transport	Refrigerated
	Minimum Volume	1.0 mL Serum/Plasma
	Remarks	Separated from cells ASAP.
	Notes	Acute and convalescent specimens should be labeled as such; parallel testing is perferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute specimens. Please mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."

86747 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes