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Amino Acids Quantitative, Blood

Test Code
AMINOB


CPT Codes
82139

Preferred Specimen
3 to 5 mL blood in a heparinized green top tube or 0.5 mL plasma.


Minimum Volume
1 mL blood in 3 mL heparinized green top tube or 0.2 mL plasma


Instructions
List clinical indication and all medications from previous 24 hr.


Transport Container
Lithium or Sodium Heparin (green top)


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Methodology
LC/MS

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday



Report Available
Reports in 3 to 5 days of receipt at OHSU Biochemical Genetics Laboratories


Performing Laboratory
OHSU Biochemical Genetics Laboratories



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.