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Amino Acid Analysis, Quant, Plasma

Test Code
AAQP (Kennedy)


Alias/See Also
LAB4950


CPT Codes
82139

Preferred Specimen
Plasma, heparin from a Green top tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
The ideal time to obtain plasma for amino acid analysis is 4 - 6 hrs after the last meal.
Specimens should be shipped frozen.
Specimen must arrive at Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at Kennedy Krieger Institute on weekdays only.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Performing Laboratory
Kennedy Krieger Laboratory



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.