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Heparin Absorption

Test Code
HEPZYM


Alias/See Also
Heparin Neutralization


CPT Codes
85520

Preferred Specimen
4.5 ml of whole blood


Instructions
Send to lab immediately; tube must be filled to blue line


Transport Container
Full Sodium Citrate tube (blue top)


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Methodology
Clotting

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: 4 hours.  Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.