Established Male Essential Panel 2 (Client Cenegenics)

Test Code

9869CP

CPT Codes
83036, 85025, 84403, 84402, 82642, 82627, 82670, 83525, 82947, 84153, 80061, 82172<br>**RESTRICTED USE** This code is available to client 55838 only

Preferred Specimen

3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
1 mL serum collected in an SST (red-top) tube
8.4 mL serum red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

Serum SST (red-top): 0.5 mL
Serum red-top (no gel): 4.2 mL
Whole blood: 1.5 mL

Instructions

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Transport Temperature

Whole blood: Room temperature
Serum: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Serum (no gel)
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Serum SST
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

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

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Methodology
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Setup Schedule

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Clinical Significance

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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.