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Additional Codes

LAB132

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic IFCC modified - with P5P

Specimen Requirements

Note: This test is also available as part of Comprehensive Metabolic Profile and Hepatic Function Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.
 
Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternate Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternate Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory 
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-3 yr:       5-50 U/L 

3-12 yr:    10-40 U/L

12-16 yr:  10-40 U/L

>16 yr: F: 7-45 U/L; M: 7-55 U/L

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

84460

Special Instructions

Stability

5 days Refrigerated