AlzMatch, Research Plasma

Test Code

10903

CPT Codes
<br><strong>Restricted Use. This code is available to Client 6464, 6666, 53341, 58382, 58240, 6121, 52773, 2244, 55235, 58383, 4057, 8807, 6220 and 1296 ONLY.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

28 mL plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tubes

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Instructions

ATTENTION: Do not use pipets to transfer plasma - pour off only.

Collect blood into a K2 EDTA Plasma tube and mix by inversion 10 times. Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Carefully transfer plasma via pour off into a clear 12x75 mm polypropylene transport tube(s) with clear plug cap. DO NOT use colored capped transport vials. Store frozen.

Note: Quest Diagnostics does not perform this test for individuals under the age of 18. Pre-test and post-test counseling is strongly recommended.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen -20° C: 32 days
Frozen -70° C: 9 months

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

Gross hemolysis • Specimen collected in glass, polystyrene, or polycarbonate tube

Setup Schedule

See individual assays

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.