Catecholamines Fractionated (Epinephrine, Norepinephrine), Plasma
| CPT Code(s): | 82384 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Patient should be calm and supine for 30 minutes prior to collection. Collect:Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Collect on ice. Specimen Preparation:Specimen should be centrifuged and frozen within one hour (refrigerated centrifuge is preferred but not required). Transfer 4 mL plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2.1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozenat -20°C: 1 month; Frozen at -70°C: 1 year |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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