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ZINC TRANSPORTER 8 (ZNT8) ANTIBODY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1060    Geisinger Epic ID:  52165

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum; minimum 0.5 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 28 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Gross hemolysis. Lipemia. Icterus. Specimens other than serum.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86341
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: 
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 93022, Zinc Transpo


Clinical significance: 

Patient population is primarily children and adolescents to confirm a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.


Review Date:  12/05/2024

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