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Additional Codes
LAB9665
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Amperometric and Potentiometric
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lithium heparin syringe
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: Syringe should be placed on ice immediately after draw to prevent gross changes in values by continued metabolism of RBCs and especially WBCs.
Specimen Transport Temperature
On wet ice
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Within 1 hour
Reference Values
0.0%-0.8%
Physician alert value (automatic call-back): >20%
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:
82375