L-Asparaginase Assay

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Test Code

L-ASG Next

Alias/See Also

Asparaginase Level

CPT Codes
82657

Preferred Specimen

FOR SERUM collection, draw about 2 mL blood in plain red top tubes or into a serum separator tubes (SST). Allow blood to clot at room temperature for a minimum of 30, but not longer than 60 minutes.
FOR PLASMA collection, at each sample draw point, collect 2 mL whole blood into a lavender-capped (K2 EDTA) Vacutainer® Blood Collection tube (note: heparinized plasma is also acceptable)

Invert the tube gently 4 times to mix the blood with the EDTA (no longer than one minute after drawing the sample).
Place the tube on ice immediately after mixing (no longer than one minute after gently mixing the blood with the EDTA)
Centrifuge the tube immediately (within 15 minutes after blood collection), in a refrigerated centrifuge at a speed of approximately 3,000 rpm for 5 minutes.

Instructions

Refer to Next Molecular Website
https://www.nextmolecular.com/asparaginase

Transport Temperature

Samples should be shipped cold by overnight express Monday-Thursday The Sample Submission Form is included in the Sample Collection kit, and can also be downloaded from our web site (www.nextmolecular.com), and is available upon request
Shipped Samples to:
NEXT Molecular Analytics Clinical Testing Services Suite 101 11601 Ironbridge Rd. Chester, VA 23831 Phone: 844-812-7415

FDA Status
The L-asparaginase assay is a laboratory developed test (LDT) to determine the enzyme activity of L-asparaginase in patients who have been treated with Elspar®/Kidrolase®, Oncaspar®, or Erwinaze®. This assay has been validated and is performed in our CLIA certified laboratory to monitor the asparaginase activity level during a patient’s treatment.

Report Available

Assay results are routinely returned on the same day as the sample is received.

Performing Laboratory

NEXT Molecular Analytics

Clinical Testing Services

Suite 101

11601 Ironbridge Rd.

Chester, VA 23831

Phone: 844-812-7415
https://www.nextmolecular.com/asparaginase

Additional Information
https://www.nextmolecular.com/clinical-services

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.