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Chitotriosidase

Test Code
LAB3173


Alias/See Also
CHIT


CPT Codes
82657, 84155

Preferred Specimen
Serum collected from a red-top tube
Time sensitive; specimens must be received within four days of collection.


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Instructions
Collect Monday thru Thursday. Do not send hemolyzed specimen. Store
serum frozen if unable to ship same day. Ship directly to Integrated Genetics in kit provided.
 


Transport Temperature
Frozen


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


Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday thru Thursday Report Available:7-14 days


Clinical Significance
Elevated levels of chitotriosidase activity reflect excess lipid storage and may be useful in monitoring the treatment of Gaucher disease.


Performing Laboratory
Integrated Genetics



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.