Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
POMPE DISEASE (GAA), ENZYME ACTIVITY IN LEUKOCYTES, ARUP
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3791 Geisinger Epic ID: 143081SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Whole blood
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
Specimen required:
3 mL whole blood (minimum 1 mL).
Special notes:
Short stability. Specimens may only be collected Monday - Thursday and must arrive in time to be shipped to ARUP Lab the same day collected. Do not collect the day before a holiday.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Ship same day collected.
Transport temperature:
Room temperature.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 3 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable.
Rejection criteria:
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
82657
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:
Quantitative Fluorometry
Synonyms:
Review Date:
12/17/2024 ARUP code 2014463, Acid Alpha Glucosidase
Performing Locations