Citric Acid, Serum or Plasma
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Synonyms: | Citrate | ||
| Methodology: | Quantitative Spectrophotometry/Enzymatic Assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82507 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-8 days. | ||
| Compliance: | Performed by a non-ARUP laboratory. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 1 mL minimum. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated (preferred) or frozen. |
| Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 18 days refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 80011 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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