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Additional Codes
LAB3090
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Amperometric and Potentiometric
Testing Algorithm
If first result is > 2.0 then an additional sepsis test will reflex for 2 hours after the original collection time. If the second result is > 2.0 then an additional sepsis test will reflex for 4 hours after the original collection time.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Dark Green Lithium Heparin
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: NA
Collection Instructions: Tube must be least half filled, kept on ice. Must arrive to laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: NA
Collection Instructions: Tube must be least half filled, kept on ice. Must arrive to laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lithium heparin syringe
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: Tube must be least half filled, kept on ice. Must arrive to laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
On wet ice
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
0.7-2.2 mmol/L
Critical values (automatic call-back): > 4.0 mmol/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:
83605
Specimen Requirements Additional Information
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Spin in cold centrifuge and run immediately.