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Sinemet (Levodopa & Carbidopa)
Test CodeSIN
Alias/See Also
Sinemet (R), Serum/Plasma
Quest Code
3548
Quest Code
3548
CPT Codes
80299 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
Instructions
Please submit a separate, frozen vial for each test ordered requiring a frozen sample.
Freeze serum or plasma within 1 hour.
Freeze serum or plasma within 1 hour.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: unacceptable
Refrigerated: unacceptable
Frozen: 7 days
Refrigerated: unacceptable
Frozen: 7 days
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Friday Morning
Report Available
3 days
Clinical Significance
Test is for therapeutic drug monitoring (scope: Carbidopa and Levodopa).
Performing Laboratory
National Medical Services
Willow Grove, PA
Performing Laboratory
National Medical Services
Willow Grove, PA