Citrate, Serum
Test Mnemonic
CITRAT
CPT Codes
- 82507 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2127-9
Aliases
- Citric Acid, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | ||
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | ||
| 2 mL | Plasma | Sodium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 18 days |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Tue
Turnaround Time
2 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic | |
| Spectrophotometry (S) |
Reference Range
| Citrate, Serum | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 1.7 - 3.7 | mg/dL |
Special Info
Specimens received at room temperature will be rejected.