Published on February 15, 2021

Platinum, Serum

Tube Type = Royal Blue Top

Tube Type 

Test ID   LAB1028
EPIC ORDER   PLATINUM, SERUM
CPT Code(s)   83018
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 6 mL blood/ navy blue plain tube only /gold SST tubes are not acceptable
   Micro: 2.1 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - NMS Laboratories
Turnaround Time   12-14 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Outreach Clients: Spin specimen down, aliquot into "Mayo Metal Free" tube, and send to the lab refrigerated OR send blood to outreach via STAT courier for lab to receive the specimen within 3 hours of collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 09, 2023

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514