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Melatonin, Urine

Test Code
14071


CPT Codes
82542

Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine collected in a plastic container (preservative-free) - protected from light


Minimum Volume
0.4 mL


Instructions
Protect from light


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not protected from light


Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 7 days




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.