Lactose Tolerence

Test Code
LACTOL


CPT Codes
82951 82952

Preferred Specimen
2.0 ml of whole blood.


Instructions
Patients do not need to be scheduled.  Testing will only be performed Monday through Friday before noon at St. Luke's Boise Outpatient Laboratory.


Transport Container
Serum separator (gold top) or sodium fluoride (gray top)


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Performed Monday through Friday before noon.


Report Available
Reports in 24 hours.




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.