Lysosomal Acid Lipase Activity, Dried Blood Spot
| CPT Code(s): | 82657 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Dried Blood Spot (DBS): Whatman 903 Protein Saver Card (filter paper).Whole blood: Yellow (ACD Solution A). Also Acceptable: Lavender (K2EDTA), Lavender (K3EDTA) or Green (Sodium heparin). Specimen Preparation:DBS: Whole blood collected on filter paper by direct puncture and dried.Whole blood collected by venipuncture in Yellow (ACD Solution A) or Lavender (K2EDTA), Lavender (K3EDTA) or Green (Sodium heparin) and then spotted on filter paper and dried.Allow blood to completely air dry before transporting for a minimum of 4 hours to overnight. Two circles of whole blood. (Min: 1 circle)Whole Blood: Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:DBS: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Whole Blood: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature. Stability:DBS: Ambient : 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month Whole Blood: Ambient : 3 days; Refrigerated: 3days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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