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CARBOHYDRATE DEFICIENT TRANSFERRIN (CDT)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3803    Geisinger Epic ID:  143094

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL sodium heparin plasma



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot. Transport plasma frozen.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 24 hours. Frozen: 2 years.


Rejection criteria: 

Received past stability.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82373
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: 
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)
Synonyms: 

CDT


Review Date:  12/17/2024

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