Abbreviation: INS
Specimen Type: Serum preferred (EDTA plasma acceptable but serum and plasma should not be used interchangeably)
Storage Temperature: Room temp 8 hrs, Refrigerated 24 hrs, Frozen 3 months (can only be thawed once)
Tubes / Containers: SST or EDTA
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YINS
LOINC: 20448-7
Volume: 500 uL
Minimum Volume: 150 uL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed MWF by 0900 / Results same day