ACIDPTASE
Acid Phosphatase, Total
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3771
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Allow the sample to clot completely at room temperature. Pour off the serum and send in a screw top plastic transport tube frozen.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
After Separation from cells:
Frozen - up to 1 month
Refrigerated - unstable
Room Temperature - unstable
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Plasma samples will be rejected.
2. Samples received at the testing laboratory that are not frozen will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
84060 - Acid Phosphatase Total (EAP 30021578)
Method:
Enzymatic