VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) PLASMA
Order Code ID
1391
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Plasma
Container Type
Sodium or Lith Green
CPT Code
82180
Transport Temperature
Critical Frozen
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 Days
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
LOINC
1903-4
LOINC Description
Ascorbate
Handling/Draw Instructions
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year. Rejection Criteria: EDTA plasma, whole blood, or body fluids. Grossly hemolyzed specimens. Specimens not protected from light.
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