Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase (DLD)

Message
LabCorp


Test Code
450080


Alias/See Also
Lipoamide dehydrogenase (LAD)


CPT Codes
81479

Preferred Specimen
"Whole blood, amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample (CVS) (Submission of maternal blood is required for fetal testing.), or LabCorp buccal swab kit (Buccal swab collection kit contains instructions for use of a buccal swab.)


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Minimum Volume
"3 mL whole blood, 5 mL amniotic fluid, 10 mg CVS, or two buccal swabs


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Other Acceptable Specimens
"Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, sterile plastic conical tube or two confluent T-25 flasks for fetal testing, or LabCorp buccal swab kit
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Transport Temperature
"Maintain specimen at room temperature.
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Methodology
"DNA analysis "



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.