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DEXAMETHASONE, SERUM

Test Code
500118


CPT Codes
82542

Preferred Specimen
"Serum (preferred) or plasma
3 mL"


Minimum Volume
"1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
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Instructions
"Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube and freeze. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
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Transport Container
"Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
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Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
"Freeze; stable for one year. Stable at room temperature for six days or refrigerated for 14 days.
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Methodology
"Mass spectrometry (MS) "



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.