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DOPAMINE, PLASMA |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1230
Geisinger Epic ID: 52845
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Plasma | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
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Specimen required: |
2 mL plasma; minimum 1 mL | |
Special notes: |
Draw specimen in a pre-chilled green-top vacutainer. | |
Patient preparation: |
Patients should be relaxed in either a supine or upright position before blood is drawn. States of anxiety and stress can cause fluctuations in the catecholamine levels. Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco and strenuous exercise prior to collection. Overnight fasting is preferred. | |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Plasma should be separated in a refrigerated centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection and then frozen immediately at -20° C in plastic vials. | |
Transport temperature: |
Frozen. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 6 hours. Refrigerated: 6 hours. Frozen: 30 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross hemolysis | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
82542 | |
| 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: |
Chromatography |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 14762, Dopamine
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Clinical significance: |
Dopamine is a catecholamine. Measurement is useful in patients with suspected pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma, or paraganglioma. | |