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AMINO ACID QUANT/URI

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1724    Geisinger Epic ID:  17803

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

15 mL aliquot of urine; minimum 2 mL.


Special notes: 

Keep specimen on ice.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: Unacceptable. Frozen: 14 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Room temperature or refrigerated specimens unacceptable. Specimen MUST be frozen.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Accompanies report.


CPT code(s):  82139
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Amino acid quantification, urine.


Methodology: 
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Synonyms: 

AMINOU, Amino Acid/Urine


Review Date:  11/27/2024

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