Alkali Denaturation Test (APT and Downey)

Message
Quest Diagnostics/Nichols Chantilly
Requires new TSO form from QNI at every order - DO NOT ORDER IN QUANUM


Test Code
PESOT/ESOT Alkali Denaturation Test


Alias/See Also
QNI 90584


Preferred Specimen
Random: Bloody Stool or Bloody Vomitus or Bloody Mucus or Bloody Diaper/ submitted in a plastic, leak-proof container
Note: The specimen requirement for this test is a grossly bloody (red) non-tarry stool (or bloody vomitus, bloody mucus or blood-stained diaper from newborn within 1 day of birth).


Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
7 Days  (Frozen: Unacceptable)


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics/Nichols Chantilly



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.