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Additional Codes

LAB96

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic- UV

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative 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

0-30 days:           130-700 U/L

30 days- 5 yr:   130-400 U/L

5-12 yr:            100-300 U/L

12-150yr:          100-250 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:
83615

 

Stability

4 days Refrigerated