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CYCLOSERINE, LEVEL

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1084    Geisinger Epic ID:  52261

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum (preferred) or plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
4 mL green/green-top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen required: 

2 mL serum or plasma; minimum 0.5 mL


Special notes: 

Collect blood in a 6 mL plain red-top tube. An 8-10 mL green-top tube is also acceptable for this assay, but not preferred. Do not use gel tube.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Separate serum (or plasma) from cells immediately by centrifuge and aliquot into a labeled polypropylene or similiar plastic tube. Use separate tube for each test ordered. Allow room for expansion of sample. Separate serum (or plasma) from cells immediately by centrifuge and aliquot into a labeled polypropylene or similar plastic tube. Use separate tube for each test ordered. Allow room for expansion of sample.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 6 hours. Refrigerated: 24 hours. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Gross hemolysis • Serum separator tube (SST®). Specimen received room temp or refrigerated.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  80299
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: 
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 901264, Cycloserine


Review Date:  12/05/2024

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