Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
ACYLCARNITINE PROFILE, BLOOD
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1517 Geisinger Epic ID: 44113SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Plasma
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
2 mL plasma; minimum varies. Please send all short samples to CHOP for them to evaluate.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze.
Transport temperature:
Frozen.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 24 hours. Refrigerate: Call CHOP. Frozen: 7 days.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
82017
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.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Methodology:
Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms:
Review Date:
12/19/2024 ACARN
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