Ethambutol
Test Mnemonic
ETHAMB
CPT Codes
- 80375/G0480 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Do not use separator tubes. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.4 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 1 month |
Refrigerated | 1 month |
Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
9 - 12 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Separator tubes are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Reporting limit: 0.10 mcg/mL