97145:VAP CHOLESTEROL
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
VAP |
Methodology: |
Direct Measure |
Edit Date: |
7/27/2007 |
Performed: |
Monday-Friday |
Released: |
Three business days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
CPT Code: |
83701-90 / 84478-90 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). A 12-hour fast is preferred. |
Handling: |
Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum from cells and pour into a plastic vial. |
Stability: |
2 hours ambient, 72 hours refrigerated, or 1 year frozen. |
Standard Volume: |
4 mL serum. |
Minimum Volume: |
2 mL serum. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated, or frozen on dry ice if not received in lab within 72 hours. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Plasma; hemolysis.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
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