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Vitamin C

Test Code
LAB671


CPT Codes
82180

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no gel


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Collect blood into light-protected red-top evacuated tube. Allow blood to clot refrigerated. Centrifuge refrigerated at (2200-2500 rpm, 800-1000 g) for 8-10 minutes. Transfer serum to polypropylene transport tubes (protect from light) and place them immediately under dry ice or ultra-low freezer (-60° C to -90° C). If immediate storage in -60°C to -90°C is not available, transfer specimen to -20°C immediately after processing and transfer onto dry ice at the earliest possible opportunity. Samples must be light protected (using amber tubes or foil) and shipped frozen on dry ice.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen (-20°C): Unacceptable
Frozen (-70°C): 35 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.