Amino Acids, Plasma (GREENWOOD GENETICS)

Test Code
1230101007


Alias/See Also
LAB811: Amino Acids | AA|AMINO|ACID|PLASMA|AAQB|BIOPAA


CPT Codes
82139x1

Preferred Specimen
GREENWOOD GENETICS LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 3


Instructions
Adults: 5 mL blood in EDTA (Lavender or Pink ) tube *Pediatric minimum : 3 mL blood in EDTA (Lavender or pink)*


Transport Temperature
Specimen Requirements: 5-10 mL Whole Blood in EDTA tube In newborn infants, 1-2 ml blood may be sufficient.specimen should not be spun and stored at Room temp.



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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