Pyridoxine-Dependent Epilepsy Panel, Serum or Plasma
| CPT Code(s): | 82542 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Adults: Fasting specimen preferred.
Infants and Children: Draw specimen prior to feeding or 2-3 hours after a meal preferred. Collect:Green (Sodium or Lithium Heparin), Lavender (EDTA), Plain Red, or Serum Separator Tube (SST). Specimen Preparation:Separate 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) 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 at -20°C: 1 week; Frozen at -70°C: 1 year |
| 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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