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Acylcarnitines Quant, Plasma

Test Code
LAB429


CPT Codes
82017

Preferred Specimen
Green sodium heparin no-gel


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Instructions
Separate plasma by centrifugation as soon as possible. Avoid hemolysis. Remove plasma and place in plastic tube. Freeze immediately after separation. Date of birth is required.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)



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.