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MELANIN

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2658    Geisinger Epic ID:  45692

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

20 mL (minimum 5 mL) urine in urine vial, amber vial, or plastic leak-proof container, foil wrapped and protected from light. Transport frozen.


Special notes: 

Protect specimen from light.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Protect from light.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Frozen: 7 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Room temperature or refrigerated specimens or samples not protected from light will be rejected.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81005
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.

Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 631, MELAN


Review Date:  12/04/2024

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