89880:ORGANIC ACIDS, PLASMA

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89880:ORGANIC ACIDS, PLASMA
Edit Date: 1/22/2009 4:52:30 PM
Performed: Varies
Released: 6-9 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 83919-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 10 mL green top tube (sodium heparin).
Handling: Centrifuge and separate plasma into a plastic vial and freeze within 1 hour of collection. Include clinical indications, diagnosis, and medications.
Standard Volume: 3 mL plasma.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL plasma.
Transport: Frozen on dry ice.
Comments: Not recommended except for confirmation of a few specific disorders.
Urine is the preferred specimen for this test. Refer to Organic Acids, Urine (90250) .
Rejection Criteria: Thawing.

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