Dexamethasone

Test ID: 

704050

CPT code:

80375

Specimen Type:

Serum (preferred) or plasma, frozen

Requested Volume: 

3 mL

Minimum Volume: 

1 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Collection:

Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube and freeze. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Storage Instructions:

Freeze; stable for one year. Stable at room temperature for six days or refrigerated for 14 days.