Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1, Spinal Fluid

Test Code
3041007079


Alias/See Also
1232900071 / MAYO test code ORXNA


CPT Codes
83519

Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container


Instructions
Special Collection Instructions: Patient should not have recently received radioisotopes, either therapeutically or diagnostically,due to potential assay interference. Collection Instructions: 1. Obtain aliquot from second collection vial (preferred, not required). 2. Hemolyzed specimens will give false-positive results. Specimens should be centrifuged to remove any red cells prior to shipping.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Frozen: 120 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis


Reference Range
SEE RESULT REPORT


Performing Laboratory
MAYO CLINIC


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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.