Amino Acids Quantitative by LC-MS/MS, Plasma
| CPT Code(s): | 82139 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Adults: Fasting specimen preferred. Infants and children: Draw specimen prior to feeding or 2-3 hours after a meal. Collect: Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Avoid transferring buffy coat material. Transfer 0.5 mL plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.25 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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