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7-Dehydrocholesterol

Test Code
17664X


CPT Codes
82542<br /> **This test is not available for&nbsp;Florida, New York or Rhode Island patient testing**

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (green-top)


Instructions
Store and ship the specimen frozen


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Indefinite


Methodology
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometry (GC/MS)

Setup Schedule
Average TAT is 5-7 days; Set up is batched 1-2 times a week.




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.