Test directory: Citric Acid, Serum

Ordering Code 4992
Test Name Citric Acid, Serum
Alias Citrate
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender),
Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green),
Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Keep refrigerated
Handling Instructions Keep refrigerated
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 18 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria Received ambient at reference lab
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Enzymatic, Spectrometry (SP)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Citric Acid, Serum ALL See report.