Carnitine Panel
CPT Code(s): | 82017; 82379 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Also acceptable: Plain red. Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma or serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.2 mL) Avoid hemolysis. Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 12 hours; Frozen: 1 month |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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