Antimicrobial Level – Azithromycin by HPLC, Serum or Plasma
| CPT Code(s): | 80299 (Alt code: G0480) |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin). Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells ASAP or within one hour of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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