TOTAL GLUTATHIONE

Test Code
7700


CPT Codes
82978

Preferred Specimen
whole blood


Minimum Volume
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100 µL
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Transport Container
"Yellow-top ACD-B tube (acid citrate dextrose) or yellow-top ACD-A tube
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Transport Temperature
"Refrigerate.
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Specimen Stability
14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
"Blood collected in tubes other than ACD tubes; hemolyzed specimens; clotted specimens
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Methodology
"Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) "

Limitations
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Results of this test are for investigational purposes only. The performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by LabCorp. The result should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.
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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.