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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
If clinically feasible, discontinue acetaminophen- and tryptophan-containing supplements at least 24 hours prior to specimen collection. The patient should abstain from eating nuts, especially walnuts, and limit fruits, vegetables, and caffeinated beverages or foods to one serving per day in the 24 hours prior to specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Green (sodium heparin). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transfer 0.5 mL plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.2 mL) Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Frozen
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Patient age is required.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
The 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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