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GROWTH HORMONE, RIA, ENDO SCI

Test Code
500632


CPT Codes
83003

Preferred Specimen
"Serum
1 mL
"


Minimum Volume
"0.4 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
"


Instructions
"Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
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Transport Container
"Gel-barrier tube
"


Transport Temperature
frozen


Specimen Stability
Stable for 200 days frozen. Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for one day


Methodology
"Double antibody radioimmunoassay (RIA) "



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.