Test directory: Citric Acid, Serum

Ordering Code4992
Test NameCitric Acid, Serum
AliasCitrate
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender),
Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green),
Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsKeep refrigerated
Handling InstructionsKeep refrigerated
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 18 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaReceived ambient at reference lab
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
MethodologyEnzymatic, Spectrometry (SP)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 20, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Citric Acid, SerumALLSee report.