Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Diagnostic evaluation for peroxisomal disorders (in conjunction with very long chain fatty acids testing) and/or pyridoxine responsive seizures.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
PIPECOL SP
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Fri
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
4-12 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Adults: Fasting specimen preferred. Infants and children: Draw specimen prior to feeding or 2-3 hours after a meal.
Collect
Green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), plain red, or serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum/plasma from cells immediately. Transfer 0.5 mL serum/plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples exposed to more than one freeze/thaw cycle.
Remarks
Clinical information is needed for appropriate interpretation.Submit age, gender, diet (e.g.TPN therapy), drug therapy, and family history on a Biochemical Genetics Patient History Form available at www.aruplab.com/patienthistory or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective August 19, 2013
Age
Reference Interval
0-12 months
Less than or equal to 5.2 umol/L
Greater than 1 year
Less than or equal to 6.3 umol/L
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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