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Formic Acid, Serum

Message
Sendouts, Mayo test code: FORAC


Test Code
LAB234008


Alias/See Also
Formate
FORAC


CPT Codes
83921

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum from a red tube.  SERUM GEL TUBE IS UNACCEPTABLE.


Minimum Volume
0.7 mL


Instructions
Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in plastic vial.


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 30 days
Ambient: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis: NA
Lipemia: NA
Icterus: NA
Other: Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)


Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday


Report Available
8-10 days


Reference Range
Included with report


Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester, Minnesota

Additional Information
Formic Acid, Serum


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.