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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Initial test to screen for inborn errors of plasmalogen biosynthesis, including Zellweger spectrum disorders (ZSD) and rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is not New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Green (sodium heparin or lithium heparin), lavender (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD solution A)
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
DO NOT FREEZE. Transport 6 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Gross hemolysis, frozen whole blood
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Patient age is required on the test request form. Include information regarding treatment, family history, and tentative diagnosis
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Mon
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
4-12 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Test Number
Components
Reference Interval
16:0(plasm)-PE Total
Age
Reference Intervals
0-3 months
89.09-165.13 nmol/mL
4 months-18 years
104.89-205.55 nmol/mL
Greater than 18 years
89.67-189.15 nmol/mL
18:0(plasm)-PE Total
Age
Reference Intervals
0-2 months
124.85-251.80 nmol/mL
Greater than 2 months
170.31-282.19 nmol/mL
18:1(plasm)-PE Total
Age
Reference Intervals
0-2 months
45.38-111.35 nmol/mL
3 months-2 years
51.22-165.89 nmol/mL
Greater than 2 years
50.70-97.43 nmol/mL
Total Plasmalogen PE (RBC)
Age
Reference Intervals
0-2 months
275.36-484.68 nmol/mL
Greater than 2 months
338.70-575.65 nmol/mL
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
This test measures eighteen individual phosphoethanolamine plasmalogen species by LC-MS/MS. Total values calculated by adding each of the six 16:0, 18:0 or 18:1 species and total plasmalogens, obtained by adding all 18 species, are reported.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
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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