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GONADOTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2380    Geisinger Epic ID:  17740

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma (preferred)


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL pink-top K2 EDTA tube
Specimen required: 

3 mL aliquot of plasma (preferred); minimum 1 mL. Please submit a separate frozen aliquot for this test. It may not be combined with any other test requiring a frozen aliquot.


Patient preparation: 

Patient should not be on any steroid, ACTH, gonadotropin, or rstrogen medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours before specimen collection.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and immediately separate plasma specimens from the cells into clean, plastic screw-capped vial(s).


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature, refrigerated: Unacceptable. Frozen: 90 days


Rejection criteria: 

Room temperature and refrigerated specimens unacceptable. Serum.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83520
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.

Test includes: 

Gonadotropin releasing hormone.


Synonyms: 

GONRH, Quest test code 91903


Review Date:  11/21/2024

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