Melatonin
| CPT Code(s): | 83519 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Allow plain red tube to sit for 15-20 min at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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