Methyprylon, Blood

Test Code
137251


CPT Codes
80299, 82491

Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.7 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Not established
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Not established


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST®)


Methodology
Gas Chromatography

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs a.m.; Report available: 5 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044



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.