ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Formic Acid, Serum or Plasma : 0091517

Mnemonic: FORMIC P

Methodology: Ion Chromatography
(Ion Exchange Chromatography)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Green (sodium or lithium heparin) or plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) or separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 10 months
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 83921
Cross References: Formate (Formic Acid, Serum or Plasma)