Chlorthalidone, Blood

Test Code

3144

CPT Codes
80299

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerate: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Setup Schedule

Tues, Thurs

Clinical Significance

Diuretic

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

200 Welsh Road

Horsham, PA 19044

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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.