Lipid Panel / Glycohemoglobin (HGGA1C) / Random Urine Micro Albumin/Creatinine Ratio / Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
Performed:
Monday-Friday
Released:
Same day
CPT Code:
80053 / 80061 / 82043 / 82570 / 83036
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Patient should be fasting 8-16 hours. Three specimens needed: One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA), and one 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST), and 25 mL random urine in a sterile container. Do not add preservatives to urine.
Handling:
Lavender top tube: Refrigerate whole blood for up to 7 days. Serum separator tube (SST): Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum and transport within 4 days. Refrigerate urine.
Standard Volume:
2 mL EDTA whole blood, 4 mL serum, and 25 mL urine.
Minimum Volume:
2 mL EDTA whole blood, 2 mL serum, and 10 mL urine.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria:
Gross hemolysis. Urine contaminated with blood or containing preservatives.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
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