30036:PRIMARY TRANSPLANT PROTOCOL

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30036:PRIMARY TRANSPLANT PROTOCOL
Methodology: Random access multiple analyzer which performs photometric and potentiometric and enzymatic rate assays.
Edit Date: 7/21/2010
Components: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel / Bilirubin, Direct / Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) / Magnesium / Phosphorus / Uric Acid
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day
CPT Code: 80053 / 82248 / 83615 / 83735 / 84100 / 84500
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: One 4 mL green top tube (heparin) or 4 mL plasma separator tube (PST).
Handling: Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells and pour into plastic vial immediately. Refrigerate. Serum left in contact with cells for more than 3 hours may cause spurious results.
Standard Volume: 2 mL serum or plasma.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Avoid drawing from arm receiving intravenous transfusion. Patient should avoid exercising forearm before collection, which can cause an increase in potassium levels.
Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis; freeze/thawing; serum on cells more than three hours.

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