SMA Medical Laboratory | Our Provided Services

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% SATURATION

1		% SATURATION
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	15 - 50 %
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 days
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	YES
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Acetaminophen

1		ACETAMINOPHEN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	10 - 30 ug/mL
5
6	Preferred Specimen	SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Specimen Container
10	Transport Temperature
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMP 48 HR
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES
13	Reject Lipemia
14	Reject Thaw/Other
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKEND
17	Setup Times
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECEIVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECEIVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	82003
20	CPT Code(s)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

AFP

1		AFP
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.0 - 6.1 ng/dL
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
11	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
12		FROZEN1 WEEK
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	YES
20	Reject Lipemia	NO
21	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	82105
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

ALT

1		ALT
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	FEMALES0 - 33 U/L
5		MALES 0-41 U/L
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE3 DAYS
12		REFRIGERATED:
13		SERUM7 DAYS
14
15
16
17	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
18	Reject Lipemia	NO
19	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
20	Methodology
21	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
22	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
23	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
24	CPT Code(s)	84460
25	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
26	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Albumin

1		ALBUMIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	3.5 - 5.2 g/dL
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
12		SERUM1 WEEK
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	YES
20	Reject Lipemia	NO
21	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	82040
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Alkaline Phosphatase(ALP)

1		ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALES 40 - 129 U/L
5		FEMALES 35 - 104 U/L
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
12		SERUM4 DAYS
13		REFRIGIRATED:
14		SERUM4 DAYS
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
20	Reject Lipemia	NO
21	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	84075
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Allergy Food Panel

1		ALLERGY FOOD PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	< 0.5
5	Preferred Specimen	A FULL SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Volume	8ML SERUM
7	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
8	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
9	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
10	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
11	Reject Lipemia	NO
12	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
13	Methodology
14	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
15	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
16	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
17	CPT Code(s)	86003
18	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
19	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000
20	TEST COMPONENTS	Egg White
21		Milk
22		Codfish
23		Wheat
24		Barley
25		Oat
26		Corn
27		Rice
28		Buckwheat
29		Green Pea
30		Peanut
31		Soybean
32		White Bean
33		Almond
34		Crab
35		Shrimp
36		Tomato
37		Beef
38		Carrot
39		Orange
40		Potato
41		Coconut
42		Blue Mussel
43		Tuna
44		Strawberry
45		Baker's Yeast
46		Garlic
47		Onion
48		Apple
49		Chub Mackerel
50		Egg Yolk
51		Gluten
52		Lobster
53		Cheese, Cheddar
54		Chicken Meat
55		Kiwi Fruit
56		Celery
57		Parsley
58		Melon
59		Lamb
60		Chocolate
61		Flounder
62		Cashew
63		Pistachio
64		Herring
65		Clam
66		Spinach
67		Lettuce
68		Cabbage
69		Coffee
70		Egg
71		Broccoli
72		Oyster
73		Cauliflower
74		Halibut
75		Total IgE

Allergy Respiratory Panel

1		ALLERGY RESPIRATORY PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	< 0.5
5	Preferred Specimen	A FULL SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Volume	8ML SERUM
7	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
8	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
9	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
10	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
11	Reject Lipemia	NO
12	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
13	Methodology
14	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
15	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
16	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
17	CPT Code(s)	86003
18	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
19	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000
20	TEST COMPONENTS	Sweet Vernal Grass
21		Bermuda Grass
22		Orchard Grass
23		Timothy Grass
24		Johnson Grass
25		Bahia Grass
26		Honey Bee Venom
27		Yellow Hornet
28		Cockroach
29		Moth
30		Mosquito
31		American Cockroach
32		Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
33		Dermatophagoides farinae
34		Acarus siro
35		Penicillium notatum
36		Cladosporium herbarum
37		Aspergillus fumigatus
38		Mucor racemosus
39		Alternaria tenuis
40		Stemphylium botryosum
41		Penicillium brevicompactum
42		Latex
43		Maple
44		Birch
45		Hazelnut
46		Oak
47		Elm
48		Cottonwood
49		White Ash
50		Italian Cypress
51		White Hickory
52		Red Mulberry
53		Oak Mix (Red, White, Black)
54		Red Cedar
55		Locust Tree
56		Common Ragweed
57		Mugwort
58		English Plantain
59		Lamb's Quarters
60		Cocklebur
61		Rough Pigweed
62		Sheep Sorrel
63		Nettle
64		Cat Dander-Epithelium
65		Dog Epithelium
66		Dog Dander
67		House Dust-Greer
68		Total IgE

Ammonia

1		AMMONIA
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALES 16 - 60 umol/L
5		FEMALES 11 - 51 umol/L
6	Preferred Specimen	2 ml PLASMA
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume
9	Specimen Container	LAVENDER TOP TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGIRATED:
11	Specimen Stability:
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
20	Reject Lipemia	NO
21	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	82140
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Amphetamines

1		AMPHETAMINES
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 999.0 ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	3 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11
12
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	NO
16	Reject Lipemia	YES
17	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	82145
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Amylase

1		AMYLASE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	30 - 110 U/L
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM:RED-TOP TUBE, SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE (SST)
10	Specimen Container
11	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
12	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATOR1 WEEK
13
14
15
16	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
17	Reject Lipemia	NO
18	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
19	Methodology
20	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
22	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
23	CPT Code(s)	82150
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

ANA Screening(EIA)

1		ANA SCREEN, EIA
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NEGATIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	TEST COMPONENTS	Jo-1 Autoantibodies
7		Scl-70 IgG Autoantibodies
8		SM (Smith) lgG Autoantibodies
9		SS-A IgG Autoantibodies
10		SS-B IgG Autoantibodies
11		SmRNP lgG Autoantibodies
12		Centromere B
13		HIstones
14	Minimum Volume	0.2 ML
15	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
16	Transport Temperature	ON ICE
17	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGIRATED24 HOURS
18		FROZEN1 MONTH
19
20
21	Reject Hemolysis	YES
22	Reject Lipemia	YES
23	Reject Thaw/Other	ROOM TEMPERATURE
24	Methodology	ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY (EIA)
25	Setup Days	TUESDAY
26	Setup Times
27	Turnaround
28	CPT Code(s)	86038
29	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

ANTI-TPO

1		ANTI-TPO ;PEROXIDASE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 34 IU/Ml
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
11	Specimen Stability	SERUM7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
13	Reject Lipemia	NO
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	86376
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

Apo A

1		APOLIPOPROTEIN A-1
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALES 104 - 202 mg/dL
5		FEMALES 108 - 225 mg/dl
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
12
13
14
15
16	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
17	Reject Lipemia	NO
18	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
19	Methodology
20	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
22	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
23	CPT Code(s)	82172
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Apo B

1		APOLIPOPROTEIN B
2
3	Performing Lab
4	Clinical Significance
5	Reference Ranges	MALES 66 - 133 mg/dL
6		FEMALES 60 - 117 mg/dl
7	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
8	Alternate Specimens
9	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
10	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
11	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
12	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
13
14
15
16
17	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
18	Reject Lipemia	NO
19	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
20	Methodology
21	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
22	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
23	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
24	CPT Code(s)	82172
25	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
26	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

ASO

1		ANTISTEPTOLYSIN O
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 200 IU/Ml
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
11		SERUM4 DAYS
12		REFRIGIRATED:
13		SERUM4 DAYS
14
15
16
17
18	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
19	Reject Lipemia	NO
20	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
21	Methodology
22	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
23	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
24	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
25	CPT Code(s)	86060
26	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
27	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

AST (SGOT)

1		AST
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	FEMALES3 - 35 U/L
5		MALES 3 - 50 U/L
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE3 DAYS
12		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
13
14
15
16
17	Reject Hemolysis	YES
18	Reject Lipemia	NO
19	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
20	Methodology
21	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
22	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
23	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
24	CPT Code(s)	84450
25	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
26	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

BARBITURATES

1		BARBITURATES
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 199 ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	URINE IN A STERILE URINE CUP
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	3 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11
12
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	NO
16	Reject Lipemia	YES
17	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	80101
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Basic Metabolic Panel

1	Code10165	BASIC METABOLIC PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1.0 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology	SEE INDIVIDUAL ANALYTES FOR METHODOLOGY
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	80048
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	TEST COMPONENTS	SODIUM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE,CARBONE DIOXIDE, GLUCOSE, CREATININE, BUN.
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Benzodiazepines

1		BENZODIAZEPINES
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 199 ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	3 ML URINE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability
12	Reject Hemolysis	NO
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80154
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Bilirubin direct

1	Code285	BILIRUBIN, DIRECT
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	2 - 5 ug/Ml
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Specimen Container
10	Transport Temperature	ON ICE, PROTECTED FROM LIGHT
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 HOURS
12		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13
14
15
16	Reject Hemolysis	YES
17	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
18	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
19	Methodology
20	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
22	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
23	CPT Code(s)	82248
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Bilirubin Total

1	Code287	BILIRUBIN, TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.2 - 1.5 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	FOIL-WRAPPED SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Specimen Container
10	Transport Temperature	ON ICE, PROTECTED FROM LIGHT
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 HOURS
12		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13
14
15
16	Reject Hemolysis	YES
17	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
18	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
19	Methodology
20	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
22	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
23	CPT Code(s)	82247
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

BUN (Urea Nitrogen)

1		UREA NITROGEN (BUN)
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	7 - 30 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11		REFRIGERATED5 DAYS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84520
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

CA125

1		CA 125
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 35 U/ML
5	Preferred Specimen	1ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1.0 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:
11		REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
12		FROZEN7 DAYS
13	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
14	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
15	Reject Thaw/Other	RECEIVED ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
19	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
20	CPT Code(s)	86304
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

CA 15.3

1		CA 15.3
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 25 U/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1.0 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:
11		REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
12		FROZEN7 DAYS
13	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
14	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
15	Reject Thaw/Other	RECEIVED ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
19	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
20	CPT Code(s)	86300
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

CA 19.9

1		CA 19.9
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 33 U/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1.0 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:
11		REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
12		FROZEN7 DAYS
13	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
14	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
15	Reject Thaw/Other	RECEIVED ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
19	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
20	CPT Code(s)	86301
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

Calcium

1		CALCIUM
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	8.5 - 10.4 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12
13
14
15
16
17
18	Reject Hemolysis	YES
19	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
20	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
21	Methodology
22	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
23	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
24	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
25	CPT Code(s)	82310
26	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
27	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Cannabinoids

1		CANNABINOIDS
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 49.9 ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	3 ML URINE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability
12	Reject Hemolysis	NO
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80101
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Carbamazepine

1		CARBAMAZEPINE, TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	5 - 12 ug/ml
5	Preferred Specimen:	PATIENT PREPARATIONCOLLECT AS A TROUGH JUST PRIOR TO NEXT DOSE
6
7
8		1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A TUBE WITH NO ADDITIVES (RED-TOP TUBE)
9
10	Alternate Specimens
11	Minimum Volume	1.0 ML
12	Specimen Container	PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL OR RED-TOP TUBE
13	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
14	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
15	Specimen Stability	FROZENUP TO 7 DAYS
16	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
17	Reject Lipemia
18	Reject Thaw/Other	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE (SST)
19	Methodology
20	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
22	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
23	CPT Code(s)	80156
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

1	Code310	CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	21 - 33 mmol/L
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6
7
8	Alternate Specimens
9	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
10	Specimen Container	1 FULL UNOPENED SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
11	Specimen Container
12	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
13	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE24 HOURS
14		REFRIGERATED3 DAYS
15
16
17	Reject Hemolysis	YES
18	Reject Lipemia
19	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
20	Methodology
21	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
22	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
23	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
24	CPT Code(s)	82374
25	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
26	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

CBC(with diff&platelet count)

1		CBC (INCLUDES DIFF/PLT)
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen:	WHOLE BLOOD (FULL LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE)
6		MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
7		IF MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE LAST.
8		TRAUMATIC TAP CAN INTRODUCE THROMBOPLASTIN AND TRAP
9		WBC AND PLATELETS. REFRIGERATION CAN PRECIPITATE
10		FIBRIN AND TRAP WBC AND PLATELETS.
11	Alternate Specimens
12	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
13	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
14	Specimen Container	LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
15	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE2 DAYS
17		REFRIGERATEDUNSTABLE
18
19
20	Reject Hemolysis	YES
21	Reject Lipemia	NO
22	Reject Thaw/Other	CLOTTED, RECEIVED FROZEN
23	Methodology	ELECTRONIC CELL SIZING, SORTING/CYTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY
24	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
25	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
26	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
27	CPT Code(s)	85025
28	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

CBC

1	CBC
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen:	WHOLE BLOOD (FULL LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE)
6		MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
7		IF MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE LAST.
8		TRAUMATIC TAP CAN INTRODUCE THROMBOPLASTIN AND TRAP
9		WBC AND PLATELETS. REFRIGERATION CAN PRECIPITATE
10		FIBRIN AND TRAP WBC AND PLATELETS.
11	Alternate Specimens
12	Minimum Volume	MICROTAINER 500 UL
13	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
14	Specimen Container	LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
15	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE2 DAYS
17		REFRIGERATEDUNSTABLE
18
19
20	Reject Hemolysis	YES
21	Reject Lipemia	NO
22	Reject Thaw/Other	CLOTTED, RECEIVED FROZEN
23	Methodology	ELECTRONIC CELL SIZING, SORTING/CYTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY
24	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
25	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
26	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
27	CPT Code(s)	85025
28	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

CEA

1		CEA
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.0 - 3.0 mg/dl
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10
11
12
13	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
14		FROZEN1 WEEK
15
16	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
17	Reject Lipemia
18	Reject Thaw/Other
19	Methodology
20	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
22	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
23	CPT Code(s)	82378
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

Chloride

1		CHLORIDE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	98 - 107 mmol/L
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAYS
11		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	82435
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Cholesterol

1		CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	< 200 MG/DL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE - NOT RECOMMENDED
11		REFREGARATED3 DAYS
12
13
14
15
16
17
18	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
19	Reject Lipemia
20	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
21	Methodology
22	Setup Days	DAILY,NO WEEKENDS
23	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
24	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
25	CPT Code(s)	82465
26	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
27	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

CK

1		CREATININE KINASE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALES 55 - 170 U/L
5		FEMALES 30 - 135 U/L
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE - NOT RECOMMENDED
12		REFREGARATED3 DAYS
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
20	Reject Lipemia
21	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY,NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	82550
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

CMV IgG

1		CMV IgG
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 0.8 NON-REACTIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
13	Reject Lipemia	NO
14	Reject Thaw/Other
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	86644
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

Cocaine

1		COCAINE METABOLITES
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 299 ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	3 ML URINE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability
12	Reject Hemolysis	NO
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80101
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Compliment C 3

1		COMPLIMENT C3
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	90 - 180 mg/dL
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
12		SERUM1 WEEK
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	YES
20	Reject Lipemia	NO
21	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	86160
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Compliment C 4

1		COMPLIMENT C 4
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	10 - 40 mg/dL
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
12	Specimen Stability	SERUM1 WEEK
13	Reject Hemolysis	YES
14	Reject Lipemia	NO
15	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
19	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
20	CPT Code(s)	86160
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

1		COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	PATIENT PREPARATIONFASTING SPECIMEN
6
7		2 ML SERUM
8	Alternate Specimens
9	Minimum Volume	1.0 ML
10	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
11	Transport Temperature	REFREGERATED (COLD PACKS)
12	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
13
14
15
16	Reject Hemolysis	YES
17	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
18	Reject Thaw/Other
19	Methodology	SEE INDIVIDUAL TESTS FOR METHODOLOGY
20	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKWNDS
21	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
22	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
23	CPT Code(s)	80053
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	TEST COMPONENTS	SODIUM, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, CALCIUM, GLUCOSE, TOTAL BILIRUBIN, ALT, AST, ALP, TOTAL PROTEIN, CREATININE, BUN, URIC ACID, PHOSPHORUS, ALBUMIN.
26	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Cortisol AM

1		CORTISOL AM
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	4.3 - 25.0 ug/dl
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
12		SERUM1 WEEK
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	YES
20	Reject Lipemia	NO
21	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	82533
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

Cortisol PM

1		CORTISOL PM
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	2.5 - 12.5 ug/dl
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
12		SERUM1 WEEK
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	YES
20	Reject Lipemia	NO
21	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	82533
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

C-Peptide

1		C-PEPTIDE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	1.1 - 4.4 ng/mL
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
12		SERUM1 WEEK
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	YES
20	Reject Lipemia	NO
21	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	84681
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Creatinine

1		CREATININE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALES 0.5 - 1.4mg/dL
5		FEMALES 0.5 - 1.2 mg/dL
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAYS
12		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	YES
16	Reject Lipemia
17	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	82565
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

CRP

1	Code6421	C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	< 1.00 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COOL PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED3 DAYS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIC
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	EVERY MONDAY
19	Setup Times
20	Turnaround
21	CPT Code(s)	86140
22		86665x2
23		(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Ethanol

1		ETHANOL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 12 ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	3 ML URINE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability
12	Reject Hemolysis	NO
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	82055
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

DHEA-S

1		DHEA-S
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	MALES	10 - 19 y.o 24.4 - 492 ug/dL
6		15 - 19 y.o 70.2 - 492 ug/dL
7		20 - 24 y.o 211 - 492 ug/dL
8		25 - 34 y.o 160 - 449 ug/dL
9		35 - 44 y.o 88.9 - 427 ug/dL
10		45 - 54 y.o 44.3 - 331 ug/dL
11		55 - 74 y.o. 33.6 - 249 ug/dL
12		75 - 99 y.o 16.2 - 123 ug/dL
13	FEMALES	20 - 24 y.o 148 - 407 ug/dL
14		25 - 34 y.o 98.8 - 340 ug/dL
15		35 - 44 y.o 60.9 - 337 ug/dL
16		45 - 54 y.o 35.4 - 256 ug/dL
17		55 - 64 y.o. 18.9 - 205 ug/dL
18		65 - 74 y.o 9.4 - 246 ug/dL
19		75 - 99 y.o 12.0 - 154 ug/dL
20
21	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
22	Alternate Specimens
23	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
24	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
25	Transport Temperature	REFRIGIRATED:
26	Specimen Stability	SERUM7 DAYS
27	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
28	Reject Lipemia	NO
29	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
30	Methodology
31	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
32	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
33	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
34	CPT Code(s)	82627
35	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
36	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Digoxin

1	Code418	DIGOXIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.8 - 2.0 ng/ml
5	Preferred Specimen:
6
7
8		1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A TUBE WITH NO ADDITIVES
9		(RED-TOP TUBE)
10	Alternate Specimens
11	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
12	Specimen Container	PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
13	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
14	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
15	Specimen Stability	FROZEN7 DAYS
16	Reject Hemolysis	YES
17	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
18	Reject Thaw/Other	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE (SST)
19	Methodology	MICROPARTICLE ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY (MEIA)
20	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
22	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
23	CPT Code(s)	80162
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Drugs of Abuse -8

1	Code418	Drugs of Abuse -8
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Preferred Specimen:	URINE IN A STERILE URINE CUP
5
6		AMPHETAMINES
7
8
9	PANEL INCLUDE	AMPHETAMINE / METHAMPHETAMINE
10		OPIATES
11		BARBITURATES
12		CANNABINOIDS
13		COCAINE METABOLITE
14		BENZODIAZEPINE
15		PHENCYCLIDINE II
16		METHADONE
17	Alternate Specimens
18	Minimum Volume	3ML
19	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
20	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMP.
21	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
22	Specimen Stability
23	Reject Hemolysis
24	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
25	Reject Thaw/Other	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE (SST)
26	Methodology
27	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
28	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
29	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECEIVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECEIVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECEIVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
30	CPT Code(s)	80101
31	CPT Code(s)
32	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Electrolyte Panel

1		ELECTROLYTE PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	2 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1.0 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology	SEE INDIVIDUAL TESTS
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	80051
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	TEST COMPONENTS	SODIUM, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHORUS
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

ESR

1		SED RATE BY MODIFIED WESTERGREN, MANUAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 30 mm/hr
5	Preferred Specimen	WHOLE BLOOD (FULL LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
6		MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
7		F MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT LAVENDER TOP TUBE LAST.
8	Alternate Specimens
9	Minimum Volume	2 ML
10	Specimen Container	LAVENDER
11	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
12	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE4-6 HOURS
13	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED12 HOURS
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	REJECT ALL SAMPLES>24 HOURS OLD.
17		REJECT CLOTTED, INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY, HEMOLYZED,
18		COLD AGGLUTININS.
19	Methodology	MODIFIED WESTERGREN
20	Setup Days
21	Setup Times
22	Turnaround
23	CPT Code(s)	85651
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Estradiol

1		ESTRADIOL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPAEATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED:24 HOURS
11		FROZEN1 WEEK
12
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	YES
16	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other	RECEIVED ROOM TEMPERATURE
18
19		SPECIMEN OLDER THAN 24 HOURS
20
21	Methodology
22	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
23	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
24	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
25	CPT Code(s)	82670
26	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
27	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

Fasting Blood Sugar

1	FASTING BLOOD SUGAR
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	654 - 99 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM; FASTING SPECIMEN IS PREFERRED
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	GRAY TOP TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11
12
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other	SPECIMEN COLLECTED IN ANY TUBE OTHER THAN GRAY TOP
18
19
20
21	Methodology
22	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
23	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
24	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
25	CPT Code(s)	82947
26	CPT Code(s)
27	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Ferritin

1	FERRITIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	1 - 19 years old	FEMALES10-143 U/L
6		MALES 20-105 U/L
7	20 - 38 years old	FEMALES10-154 U/L
8		MALES 20-345 U/L
9	40 - 59 years old	FEMALES10-232 U/L
10		MALES 20-380 U/L
11	from 60 years old	FEMALES10-288 U/L
12		MALES 20-380 U/L
13	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
14	Alternate Specimens
15	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
16	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
17	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
18	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED
19		REFRIGERATED:24 HOURS
20		FROZEN1 WEEK
21
22	Reject Hemolysis	HEMOLYSIS
23	Reject Lipemia
24	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA RECEIVED
25	Methodology
26	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
27	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
28	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
29	CPT Code(s)	82728
30	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
31	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Folate II

1		FOLATE II
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	2.9 - 17.1 ng/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
11	Specimen Stability	SERUM7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
13	Reject Lipemia	NO
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	82746
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

FSH

1		FSH
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED:24 HOURS
11		FROZEN1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	83001
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

GGT

1	GGT
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	FEMALES12 - 43 U/L
5		MALES 15 - 73 U/L
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
12		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia
17	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA RECEIVED
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	82977
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Glucose Serum

1		GLUCOSE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	65 - 99 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM; FASTING SPECIMEN IS PREFERRED
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
12
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other	UNSPUN SST OR RED-TOP TUBE
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	82947
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

GTT

1	GTT - GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5
6	Preferred Specimen	6 - 5 ml plasma specimens collected in a gray-top (flu0ride/oxalate) tubes and 6 urine specimens collected in preservative-free urine cup. First specimen obtained fasting. Immediately thereafter, the adult patient is given a dose of glucose and specimens are obtained in 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours later.Specimens must be labeled accordingly for each submission.
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ml for each specimen
9	Specimen Container	sterile urine cap and plastic screw-cap vials
10	Transport Temperature	room temperature
11	Specimen Stability:	room temperature - 1 day
12
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	gross hemolysis
16	Reject Lipemia
17	Reject Thaw/Other	anticoagulants other than fluoride/oxalate . Unspun SST or Red top
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	Daily, no weekends
20	Setup Times	Every shift
21	Turnaround	24 hours
22	CPT Code(s)	82951
23	CPT Code(s)	82952X(2)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

H.PILORY

1	H. PILORY IgA/IgG/IgM ANTIBODY
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 0.8 U/Ml
5
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM DRAW IN SS TUBE OR RED TOP TUBE
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS) PREFERRED ROOM TEMPERATURE ACCEPTABLE FROZEN ACCEPTABLE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 DAYS
12		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis
16	Reject Lipemia
17	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS
22	CPT Code(s)	86677
23	CPT Code(s)
24	INSTRUMENT	IMMULYTE 2000

HCG, TOTAL

1		HCG, TOTAL - SERUM
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<5.0 mIu/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED:24 HOURS
11		FROZEN1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84702
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

HDL

1		HDL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	>40 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM; FASTING SPECIMEN IS PREFERRED
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11		REFRIGERATED3 DAYS
12
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	NO
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	83718
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Hematocrit

1		HEMATOCRIT
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	FEMALES 35.0 - 45.0 %
5		MALES 38.5- 50 %
6	Preferred Specimen:	WHOLE BLOOD FROM A FULL LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE.
7		MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
8		IF MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE LAST.
9		TRAUMATIC TAP CAN INTRODUCE THROMBOPLASTIN AND
10		TRAP WBC/PLATELETS.
11	Alternate Specimens
12	Minimum Volume	MICROTAINER 0.5 ML
13	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
14	Specimen Container	LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
15	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE2 DAYS
17		REFRIGERATEDNOT PROVIDED
18
19
20	Reject Hemolysis	HEMOLYSIS
21	Reject Lipemia
22	Reject Thaw/Other	CLOTTED
23	Methodology	ELECTRONIC CELL SIZING AND COUNTING/CYTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY
24	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
25	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
26	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
27	CPT Code(s)	85014
28	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Hemoglobin

1		HEMOGLOBIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	FEMALES 11.7 - 15.5 g/dl
5		MALES 13.2 - 15.5 g/dL
6	Preferred Specimen:	WHOLE BLOOD FROM A FULL LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE.
7		MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
8		IF MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE LAST.
9		TRAUMATIC TAP CAN INTRODUCE THROMBOPLASTIN AND
10		TRAP WBC/PLATELETS.
11	Alternate Specimens
12	Minimum Volume	MICROTAINER 0.5 ML
13	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
14	Specimen Container	LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
15	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE2 DAYS
17		REFRIGERATEDNOT PROVIDED
18
19
20	Reject Hemolysis	HEMOLYSIS
21	Reject Lipemia
22	Reject Thaw/Other	CLOTTED
23	Methodology	ELECTRONIC CELL SIZING AND COUNTING/CYTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY
24	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
25	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
26	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
27	CPT Code(s)	85018
28	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Hemoglobin A1C

1		HEMOGLOBIN A1c
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	4.0 - 6.0%
5	Preferred Specimen	5 ML WHOLE BLOOD COLLECTED IN A LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume
8	Specimen Container	LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE7 DAYS
11		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12
13	Reject Hemolysis
14	Reject Lipemia
15	Reject Thaw/Other
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
19	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
20	CPT Code(s)	83036
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Hepatic Function Panel

1		HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	2 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1.0 ML
8	Specimen Container	FOIL-WRAPPED SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology	SEE INDIVIDUAL TESTS FOR METHODOLOGY
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	80076
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	TEST COMPONENTS	TOTAL BILIRUBIN, DIRECT DILIRUBIN, ALT, AST, ALP, TOTAL PROTEIN, ALBUMIN, GGT.
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Hepatitis A Ab Total

1		HEPATITIS A AB, TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NEGATIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURENOT RECOMMENDED
12		REFRIGERATED5 DAYS
13		FROZEN1 MONTH
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology	IMMUNOASSAY
19	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times
21	Turnaround
22	CPT Code(s)	86708
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	ABBOTT AXSYM

Hepatitis A IgM Ab

1		HEPATITIS A IgM AB
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 0.8 (NON-REACTIVE)
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURENOT RECOMMENDED
12		REFRIGERATED5 DAYS
13		FROZEN1 MONTH
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology	IMMUNOASSAY
19	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times
21	Turnaround
22	CPT Code(s)	86709
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	ABBOTT AXSYM

Hepatitis B Core Ab Total

1		HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	1.2 - 3.0 (NON-REACTIVE)
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:NOT RECOMMENDED
12		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13		FROZEN1 MONTH
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology	IMMUNOASSAY
19	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times
21	Turnaround
22	CPT Code(s)	86704
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	ABBOTT AXSYM

Hepatitis B Core IgM

1		HEPATITIS B CORE IGM ANTIBODY
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 0.8 (NON-REACTIVE)
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:NOT RECOMMENDED
12		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13		FROZEN1 MONTH
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology	IMMUNOASSAY
19	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times
21	Turnaround
22	CPT Code(s)	86705
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	ABBOTT AXSYM

Hepatitis Bs Ab

1		HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY (QUANT)
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NON-REACTIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE:NOT RECOMMENDED
12		REFRIGERATED5 DAYS
13		FROZEN1 MONTH
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times
21	Turnaround
22	CPT Code(s)	86706
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

Hepatitis Bs Ag

1		HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NON-REACTIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11
12
13	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPUP TO 8 HOURS
14		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
15		FROZEN1 MONTH
16	Reject Hemolysis
17	Reject Lipemia
18	Reject Thaw/Other
19	Methodology
20	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times
22	Turnaround
23	CPT Code(s)	87340
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

Hepatitis Bs Ag conf.

1		HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN CONFIRMATORY
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NON-REACTIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11
12
13	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPUP TO 8 HOURS
14		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
15		FROZEN1 MONTH
16	Reject Hemolysis
17	Reject Lipemia
18	Reject Thaw/Other
19	Methodology
20	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
21	Setup Times
22	Turnaround
23	CPT Code(s)	87340
24	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
25	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

Hepatitis C Ab

1		HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NON-REACTIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A TSERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURENOT RECOMMENDED
12		REFRIGERATED2 WEEKS
13		FROZEN1MONTH
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology	IMMUNOASSAY
19	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times
21	Turnaround
22	CPT Code(s)	86803
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	ABBOTT AXSYM

Hepatitis Panel

1		HEPATITIS PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NEGATIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	5 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	2 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Specimen Container
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
11	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED5 DAYS
12	Specimen Stability	FROZEN1 MONTH
13	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
14	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIA
15	Reject Thaw/Other
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times
19	Turnaround
20	CPT Code(s)	86704
21		86709
22		86705
23		86706
24		86708
25		86803
26		87340
27		(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	Test Components:	Hepatitis Bs Ag
29		Hepatitis A IgM
30		Hepatitis B Core IgM
31		Hepatitis Bs Ab
32		HepatitIs C Ab
33		Hepatitis A Total
34		Hepatitis B Core

HISTOLOGY WORKUP

1	HISTOLOGY WORKUP (BIOPSIES)
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.1 CM
8	Specimen Container	PLASTIC SCREW-CAP FILLED WITH 10% FORMALIN
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	NO LIMIT, IF IT IS FIXED IN 10% FORMALIN
11	Reject Hemolysis	NO
12	Reject Lipemia	NO
13	Reject Thaw/Other	IMPROPER LABELING, NO REQUEST FORM, NO NAME ON THE CONTAINER
14	Methodology
15	Setup Days	EVERY DAY, NO WEEKENDS
16	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
17	Turnaround	72 HOURS
18	CPT Code's)	88305
19	CPT Code's)	88307
20	INSTRUMENT	SAKURA INSTRUMENTS

HIV 1 AND 2

1		HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS TYPE 1 AND 2
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NEGATIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OE RED-TOP TUBE
6	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
7	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW CAP VIAL
8	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
9	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED2 WEEKS
10	Specimen Stability	FROZEN1 MONTH
11	Reject Hemolysis	YES
12	Reject Lipemia	YES
13	Reject Thaw/Other
14	Methodology	ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY (EIA)
15	Setup Days	TUESDAY
16	Setup Times
17	Turnaround
18	CPT Code(s)	86689
19		86703
20		(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Homocysteine

1		HOMOCYSTEINE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	3.36 - 20.44 umol/L
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE. PLACE THE SPECIMEN ON ICE WHILE CLOTTING.
6	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
7	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
8	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
9	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED2 WEEKS
10
11
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	83090
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Hs CRP

1		C-Reactive Protein High Sensitive
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.08 - 1.1 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
11	Specimen Stability	SERUM7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
13	Reject Lipemia	NO
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	86140
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

HSV 1and2 IgG

1		HSV TYPE I AND II IgG
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 0.89 NON-REACTIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
13	Reject Lipemia	NO
14	Reject Thaw/Other
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19		86696
20	CPT Code(s)	86695
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

Insulin

1		INSULIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	3.0 - 28.0 uIU/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
7	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
8	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
9	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED2 WEEKS
10
11
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	83525
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

IRON, TOTAL

1		IRON, TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	FEMALE37 - 170 ug/dl
5		MALE 49 -181 ug/dl
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 days
12		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	YES
16	Reject Lipemia	YES
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	83540
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

LDH

1		LDH
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	100 - 255 U/L
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE2 DAYS
11
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	YES
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	83721
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

LH

1		LH
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED:24 HOURS
11		FROZEN1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	YES
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	83002
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

Lipase

1		LIPASE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	7 - 60 U/L
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 WEEK
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEKS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	YES
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	83690
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Lipid Panel

1		LIPID PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Preferred Specimen	FASTING SPECIMEN REQUIRED
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	1 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COOL PACKS)
11	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED3 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
13	Reject Lipemia	NO
14	Reject Thaw/Other	ROOM TEMPERATURE
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80061
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	Test Components:	CHOLESTEROL
22		TRIGLYCERIDES
23		HDL
24		LDL
25	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Magnesium

1		MAGNESIUM
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	1.6 - 2.3 mg/Dl
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
13	Reject Lipemia	NO
14	Reject Thaw/Other
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	83735
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

METHADONE

1		METHADONE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 249 ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	3 ML URINE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability
12	Reject Hemolysis	NO
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80101
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Microalbumin

1		MICROALBUMIN, QUANTITATIVE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 20 mg/L
5	Preferred Specimen	A CONCENTRATED MORNING SPECIMEN IS PREFERRED.
6	Preferred Specimen	A RANDOM SAMPLE OR A 24 HOUR COLLECTION IS ACCEPTABLE, WITH A MINIMUM URINE VOLUME OF 3 ML.
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	3 ML
9	Specimen Container	CLEAN, DRY, PRESERVATIVE FREE CONTAINER.
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
12	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13	Reject Hemolysis	NO
14	Reject Lipemia	NO
15	Reject Thaw/Other	RECEIVED FROZEN
16		RECEIVED IN CONTAINERS CONTAINING STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	82043
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

non-GYN

1		Non-GYN Cytology
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	A minimum volume cannot be determined for the ThinPrep� vial because it varies depending on the cellularity of the specimen. The entire ThinPrep� specimen should arrive intact
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume
9	Specimen Container	ThinPrep� vial
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
12	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13	Reject Hemolysis	NO
14	Reject Lipemia	NO
15	Reject Thaw/Other	Improper collection or inadequate specimen
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
19	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
20	CPT Code(s)	88112
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Occult Blood

1		OCCULT BLOOD, STOOL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NEGATIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	STARLINE COLOSCAN SLIDE INOCULATED WITH A THIN SMEAR OF STOOL
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	N/A
9	Specimen Container	STARLINE COLOSCAN CARD
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis
13	Reject Lipemia
14	Reject Thaw/Other	BULK STOOL, SPECIMENS NOT RECEIVED ON STARLINE COLOSCAN CARDS,
15	Reject Thaw/Other	ALL OTHER SPECIMEN TYPES, SPECIMENS OLDER THAN 8 DAYS
16	Methodology	ENZYMATIC
17	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
19	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
20
21	CPT Code(s)	82270
22		(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Opiates

1		OPIATES
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 299 ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	3 ML URINE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability
12	Reject Hemolysis	NO
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80101
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

PAP

1		PAP
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 2.2 ng/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
11
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84066
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

Phencyclidine

1		PCP(PHENCYCLIDINE)
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<= 24ng/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	3 ML URINE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	1 ML URINE
8	Specimen Container	STERILE URINE CUP
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability
12	Reject Hemolysis	NO
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80101
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Phenobarbital

1		PHENOBARBITAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	15 - 40 ug/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	RED TOP TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES
13	Reject Lipemia	YES
14	Reject	SERUM SEPARATOR TOP TUBE
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80184
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Phenytoin

1		PHENYTOIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	10 - 20 ug/ml
5	Preferred Specimen	PATIENT PREPARATIONCOLLECT AS A TROUGH JUST PRIOR TO NEXT
6		DOSE. FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING FOSPHENYTOIN THERAPY, COLLECT
7		AS A TROUGH AT LEAST 2 HOURS AFTER IV INFUSION OR AT LEAST
8		4 HOURS AFTER IM INJECTION.
9
10		1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A TUBE WITH NO ADDITIVES
11		(RED-TOP TUBE)
12	Alternate Specimens
13	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
14	Specimen Container	RED TOP TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
15	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
16	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED:24 HOURS
17	Specimen Stability	FROZEN1 WEEK
18	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
19	Reject Lipemia
20	Reject Thaw/Other	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE (SST)
21	Methodology
22	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
23	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
24	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
25	CPT Code(s)	80185
26	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
27	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Phosphorus

1		PHOSPHATE (AS PHOSPHORUS)
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	2.1 - 6.0 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1.0 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE6 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED2 DAYS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84100
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Platelet Count

1	PLATELET COUNT
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen:	WHOLE BLOOD (FULL LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE)
6		MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
7		IF MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE LAST.
8		TRAUMATIC TAP CAN INTRODUCE THROMBOPLASTIN AND TRAP
9		WBC AND PLATELETS. REFRIGERATION CAN PRECIPITATE
10		FIBRIN AND TRAP WBC AND PLATELETS.
11	Alternate Specimens
12	Minimum Volume	MICROTAINER 500 UL
13	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
14	Specimen Container	LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
15	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE2 DAYS
17		REFRIGERATEDUNSTABLE
18
19
20	Reject Hemolysis	YES
21	Reject Lipemia	NO
22	Reject Thaw/Other	CLOTTED, RECEIVED FROZEN
23	Methodology	ELECTRONIC CELL SIZING, SORTING/CYTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY
24	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
25	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
26	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
27	CPT Code(s)	85049
28	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Potassium

1		POTASSIUM
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	3.5 - 5.1 mmol/L
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84132
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

pro-BNP

1		pro-BNP
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 74 y.o. 0 - 125 pg/ml
5		75 - 100 y.o. 0 - 425 pg/mL
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
12		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	NO
17	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	83888
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Progesterone II

1		PROGESTERONE II
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALES 86 - 324 uIU/Ml
5		FEMALES 102 - 496 uIU/Ml
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
11	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
12		FROZEN1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	YES
16	Reject Lipemia	YES
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	84144
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Prolactin

1		PROLACTIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALES 86 - 324 uIU/Ml
5		FEMALES 102 - 496 uIU/Ml
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN RED-TOP TUBE OR SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
11	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
12		FROZEN1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	YES
16	Reject Lipemia	YES
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	84146
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Protein Total

1		PROTEIN, TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	6.03 - 8.3 g/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED3 DAYS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84155
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

PSA free

1		PSA, FREE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11		FROZEN7 DAYS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84154
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

PSA (total)

1		PSA, TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.0 - 4.0 ng/ml
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11		FROZEN7 DAYS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84153
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	ELECSYS 2010

PT INR

1		PROTHROMBIN TIME WITH INR
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	11 - 14 sec.
5	Preferred Specimen	PLASMA5 ML SODIUM CITRATE LIGHT BLUE-TOP TUBE (3.2%)
6
7		A COMPLETELY FILLED TUBE IS NECESSARY BECAUSE THE CORRECT
8		RATIO OF BLOOD TO CITRATE IS CRITICAL (9:1). MIX BY GENTLE
9		INVERSION 3-4 TIMES. DO NOT UNCAP. STABLE 24 HOURS AT ROOM
10		TEMPERATURE. IF THE SPECIMEN WILL BE DELAYED LONGER THAN 2
11		DAYS, CENTRIFUGE SPECIMEN FOR 15 MINUTES AT 2500-3500 RPM.
12		USING A PLASTIC PIPETTE, REMOVE PLASMA, TAKING CARE TO AVOID
13		THE WBC/PLATELET BUFFY LAYER AND PLACE INTO A PLASTIC
14		VIAL AND FREEZE AT -20 DEG C. SHIP ON DRY ICE.
15	Alternate Specimens
16	Minimum Volume	RATIO OF BLOOD TO CITRATE IS CRITICAL. SUBMIT
17	Minimum Volume	DIFFICULT DRAWS IN PEDIATRIC TUBE.
18	Specimen Container	WHOLE BLOODLIGHT BLUE-TOP (SODIUM CITRATE)
19	Specimen Container	PLASMAPLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL (FROZEN)
20	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR A LIGHT BLUE-TOP TUBE
21	Transport Temperature	FROZEN FOR PLASMA
22	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE UNOPENED VACUTAINER48 HOURS
23	Specimen Stability	PLASMAROOM TEMPERATURENOT PROVIDED
24	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
25	Reject Lipemia
26	Reject Thaw/Other	IMPROPER BLOOD TO CITRATE RATIO; HIGH HEMATOCRIT;
27	Reject Thaw/Other	IMPROPER BLOOD COLLECTION
28	Methodology	PHOTOMETRY/OPTICAL
29	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
30	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
31	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON ON THE SAME DAY)
32	CPT Code(s)	85610
33	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
34	INSTRUMENT	ACL 9000

PTH

1		PTH
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	12 - 65 pg/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR 1 ML PLASMA FROM LAVENDER TOP TUBE
6	Test Instructions	Samples should be collected in
7		the morning, after 7am.
8		Overnight fasting is preferable.
9		For EDTA specimenskeep specimens
10		cold(2-8C).Tube should be filled
11		to their capacity.
12		Centrifuge and separate serum or
13		plasma as soon as possible.
14		Keep refrigerated.
15	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
16	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
17	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
18	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
19	Reject Hemolysis	YES
20	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
21	Reject Thaw/Other
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	83970
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

PTT(activated)

1		PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME, ACTIVATED
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	22.0 - 34.0 sec.
5	Preferred Specimen	1 FULL SODIUM CITRATE LIGHT BLUE TOP TUBE (0.105M, 3.2%)
6		CORRECT RATIO OF BLOOD TO CITRATE IS CRITICAL (9:1). MIX
7		BY INVERSION 5-10 TIMES.
8
9		FOR NON-HEPARINIZED PATIENTS, MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM
10		TEMPERATURE. DO NOT UNCAP. STABLE 24 HOURS AT ROOM
11		TEMPERATURE. FOR HEPARINIZED PATIENTS OR IF TESTING WILL BE
12		DELAYED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS, CENTRIFUGE SPECIMEN WITHIN 1
13		HOUR OF COLLECTION AT 2500-3500 RPM. TRANSFER PLASMA TO A
14		PLASTIC VIAL AND FREEZE AT -20 DEGREE C IMMEDIATELY.
15	Alternate Specimens
16	Minimum Volume	RATIO OF BLOOD TO CITRATE IS CRITICAL. SUBMIT DIFFICULT
17	Minimum Volume	DRAWS IN PEDIATRIC LIGHT BLUE TOP TUBE.
18	Specimen Container	LIGHT BLUE TOP TUBE (WHOLE BLOOD)
19	Specimen Container	PLASTIC SCREW CAP VIAL (FROZEN PLASMA)
20	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURELIGHT BLUE TOP TUBE
21	Transport Temperature	FROZENPLASMA
22	Specimen Stability:	LIGHT BLUE TOP TUBE:
23		ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
24		REFRIGERATEDNOT PROVIDED
25		PLASMA:ROOM TEMPERATURENOT PROVIDED
26	Reject Hemolysis	YES
27	Reject Lipemia	NO
28	Reject Thaw/Other	GROSS HEMOLYSIS, IMPROPER BLOOD TO CITRATE RATIO, CLOTTED,
29	Reject Thaw/Other	AGE OF SPECIMEN, HIGH HEMATOCRITS.
30	Methodology	PHOTO/OPTICAL
31	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
32	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
33	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON ON THE SAME DAY)
34	CPT Code(s)	85730
35	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
36	INSTRUMENT	ACL 9000

Reticulocyte Count

1		RETICULOCYTE COUNT
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen:	WHOLE BLOOD (FULL LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE)
6		MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
7		IF MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE LAST.
8		TRAUMATIC TAP CAN INTRODUCE THROMBOPLASTIN AND TRAP WBC AND PLATELETS
9		REFRIGERATION CAN PRECIPITATE FIBRIN AND TRAP WBC AND PLATELETS.
10
11	Alternate Specimens
12	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
13	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
14	Specimen Container	LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
15	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE2 DAYS
17		REFRIGERATEDUNSTABLE
18
19
20	Reject Hemolysis	YES
21	Reject Lipemia	NO
22	Reject Thaw/Other	CLOTTED, RECEIVED FROZEN
23	Methodology	ELECTRONIC CELL SIZING, SORTING/CYTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY
24	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
25	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
26	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
27	CPT Code(s)	85045
28	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Rheumatoid Factor IgM AB

1		RHEUMATOID FACTOR IgM AB
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 14.0 IU/Ml
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE IF TRANSPORTED WITHIN 8 HOURS AFTER COLLECTION. AFTER 8 HOURS TRANSPORT SPECIMEN REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
12		FROZEN1 MONTH
13	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
14	Reject Lipemia	YES
15	Reject Thaw/Other
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times
19	Turnaround
20	CPT Code(s)	86431
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

RPR (VDRL)

1		RPR (DX) W/REFL TITER
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	NEGATIVE
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED5 DAYS
11		FROZEN1 MONTH
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	HYPERLIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other	CSF
17	Methodology	AGGLUTINATION
18	Setup Days	TUESDAY
19	Setup Times
20	Turnaround
21	CPT Code(s)	86592
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Rubella IgG

1		RUBELLA IgG, Quant
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 4.99 IU/ML
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE IF TRANSPORTED WITHIN 8 HOURS AFTER COLLECTION. AFTER 8 HOURS TRANSPORT SPECIMEN REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
12
13	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
14	Reject Lipemia	YES
15	Reject Thaw/Other
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times
19	Turnaround
20	CPT Code(s)	86762
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

SHBG

1		SHBG
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALES 13 - 71 nmol/L
5		FEMALES 18 - 114 nmol/L
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE IF TRANSPORTED WITHIN 8 HOURS AFTER COLLECTION. AFTER 8 HOURS TRANSPORT SPECIMEN REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 HOURS
12		REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	YES
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times
20	Turnaround
21	CPT Code(s)	84270
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Sodium

1		SODIUM
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	136 - 145 mmol/L
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE1 DAY
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	84295
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

TBG

1		THYROID BINDING GLOBULIN (TBG)
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	13 - 39 ug/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ON ICE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	YES
16	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKEND
19	Setup Times
20	Turnaround
21	CPT Code(s)	84442
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

Testosterone

1		TESTOSTERONE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	FEMALES 0.06 - 0.82 ng/dL
5	MALES	1 - 6 y.o. 0.03 - 0.32 ng/dL
6		7 - 12 y.o. 0.03 - 0.68 ng/dL
7		13 - 17 y.o 0.28 - 11.1 ng/dL
8		18 - 99 y.o. 0.28 - 11.1 ng/dL
9	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
10	Alternate Specimens
11	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
12	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
13	Transport Temperature
14	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 HOURS
15		REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
16
17
18	Reject Hemolysis	YES
19	Reject Lipemia	YES
20	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
21	Methodology
22	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKEND
23	Setup Times
24	Turnaround
25	CPT Code(s)	84403
26	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
27	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Theophylline

1		THEOPHYLLINE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	10.0 - 20.0 ug/ml
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A TUBE WITH NO ADDITIVES
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	RED-TOP TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability	FROZEN7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES
13	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
14	Reject Thaw/Other	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE (SST) OR ANY OTHER TUBE WITH ADDITIVES
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	CPT Code(s)	80198
20	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
21	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

THINPREP

1	THINPREP
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	PAP SAMPLE COLLECTED IN PRESERVCYT, ALCOHOL-BASED SOLUTION THAT SERVES AS PRESERVATIVE, TRANSPORT AND ANTIBACTERIAL MEDIUM FOR GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLES. FOR INVITRO USE ONLY.
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLE COLLECTED IN ROUTINE MANNER (I.E. FOLLOWING NCCLS GUIDELINE) AND RINSED IN PRESERVCYT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED TECHNIQUE
8	Specimen Container	VIALS FILLED WITH PRESERVCYT STORE WITHOUT CYTOLOGIC SAMPLES AT 15 DEG C (59 DEG F) TO 30 DEG C (86 DEG F)
9	Transport Temperature	WITH SAMPLE, 4 DEG C (39 DEG F) TO 37 DEG C (99 DEG F)
10	Specimen Stability	21 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF COLLECTION
11	Reject Hemolysis	NO
12	Reject Lipemia	NO
13	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
14	Methodology	CYTYC THINPREP 2000 SYSTEM
15	Setup Days
16	Setup Times
17	Turnaround
18	CPT Code(s)	88142
19	CPT Code(s)
20	INSTRUMENT	CYTYC THINPREP 2000 SYSTEM

Thyroid Panel

1		THYROID PANEL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11	Specimen Stability	FROZEN7 DAYS
12	Reject Hemolysis	YES
13	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
14	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
15	Methodology
16	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
17	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
18	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
19	TEST COMPONENTS	TSH, FREE T4, FREE T3, TBG, ANTI-TG Ab
20	CPT Code(s)	84439
21		84443
22		84481
23		84442
24		86800
25		(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
26	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Thyroglobulin

1		THYROGLOBULIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.73 - 55.0 ng/mL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ON ICE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	YES
16	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKEND
19	Setup Times
20	Turnaround
21	CPT Code(s)	84432
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

Thyroglobulin IgG Ab

1		THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	<40 IU/ML
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ON ICE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
12		FROZEN1 MONTH
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	YES
16	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKEND
19	Setup Times
20	Turnaround
21	CPT Code(s)	86800
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

TIBC

1		TIBC
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	250 - 450 mcg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 DAYS
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	TEST COMPONENTS	Total Iron, UIBC, % Saturation
22	CPT Code(s)	83550
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Total IgE

1		TOTAL IgE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	< 0.5
5	Preferred Specimen	SERUM
6	Volume	2ML SERUM
7	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
8	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
9	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE:
10	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
11	Reject Lipemia	NO
12	Reject Thaw/Other	NO
13	Methodology
14	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
15	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
16	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
17	CPT Code(s)	82785
18	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
19	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

T3, FREE

1		T3, FREE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	2.0 - 4.4 pg/ml
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
11		FROZEN1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84481
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

T4 Free

1		T-4, FREE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.71 - 1.85 ng/dl
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM FROM NO ADDITIVE (RED-TOP) OR SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
11	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
12		FROZEN1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	YES
16	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	84439
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

T3 Total

1		T3, TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	79 - 149 ng/dl
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11		FROZEN1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84480
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

T4 Total

1		T-4 (THYROXINE), TOTAL
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	4.5 - 12.0 ug/dl
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM FROM NO ADDITIVE (RED-TOP) OR SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
11		FROZEN1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84436
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

T3 Uptake

1		T3 - UPTAKE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.66-1.27 T-UPTAKE UNITS
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM FROM NO ADDITIVE (RED-TOP) OR SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
10	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
11	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED24 HOURS
12		FROZEN1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	YES
16	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
17	Reject Thaw/Other
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	84479
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Toxoplasma IgG

1		TOXOPLASMA IgG
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0 - 6.4 IU/ML
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE IF TRANSPORTED WITHIN 8 HOURS AFTER COLLECTION. AFTER 8 HOURS TRANSPORT SPECIMEN REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE8 HOURS
11		REFRIGERATED48 HOURS
12
13	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
14	Reject Lipemia	YES
15	Reject Thaw/Other
16	Methodology
17	Setup Days	WEEKDAYS, NO WEEKENDS
18	Setup Times
19	Turnaround
20	CPT Code(s)	86777
21	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
22	INSTRUMENT	IMMULITE 2000

Transferrin

1		TRANSFERRIN
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	200 - 360 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Preferred Specimen
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE3 DAYS
12		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	NO
17	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	84466
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Tryglicerides

1		TRIGLYCERIDES
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	40 - 150 mg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Preferred Specimen	FASTING SPECIMEN REQUIRED
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE3 DAYS
12		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
13
14
15	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
16	Reject Lipemia	NO
17	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
18	Methodology
19	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
20	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
21	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
22	CPT Code(s)	84478
23	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
24	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

TSH

1		TSH
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	0.47 - 5.5 mIU/Ml
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR RED-TOP TUBE
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE OR PLASTIC SCREW CAP VIAL
9	Transport Temperature	REFRIGERATED
10	Specimen Stability:	REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
11
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	YES
15	Reject Lipemia	GROSS LIPEMIA
16	Reject Thaw/Other
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	84443
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

UIBC

1		UIBC
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	110 -370 mcg/dL
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE4 DAYS
11		REFRIGERATED1 WEEK
12
13
14	Reject Hemolysis	GROSS HEMOLYSIS
15	Reject Lipemia	NO
16	Reject Thaw/Other	PLASMA
17	Methodology
18	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
19	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
20	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
21	CPT Code(s)	83550
22	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
23	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Uric Acid

1		URIC ACID
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	MALE 3.5 - 8.5 mg/dL
5		FEMALE 2.5 - 6.2 mg/dL
6	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
7	Alternate Specimens
8	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
9	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
10	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
11	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE3 DAYS
12		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
13
14
15
16
17
18
19	Reject Hemolysis	YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
20	Reject Lipemia
21	Reject Thaw/Other
22	Methodology
23	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
24	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
25	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
26	CPT Code(s)	84550
27	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
28	INSTRUMENT	cobas 6000

Urinalysis Complete

8 ML URINE SUBMITTED IN YELLOW/RED SWIRL-TOPPED CONICAL TRANSPORT TUBE WITH PRESERVATIVE. INSTRUCTIONSENCOURAGE CLEAN CATCH MID STREAM SAMPLES. IF SAMPLE ISSUBMITTED UNPRESERVED, PLEASE INDICATE THAT SPECIMEN IS FROM PEDIATRIC PATIENT. LABEL THE SAMPLE APPROPRIATELY. UNPRESERVED URINE WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ONLY.

1	Code5463	URINALYSIS, COMPLETE
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen
6
7
8
9
10		NOTETHE YELLOW/RED SWIRL-TOPPED TUBE CANNOT BE USED FOR
11		COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT OF SPECIMENS FOR URINE CULTURE.
12		THIS ORDER CODE DOES NOT INCLUDE REFLEX TO CULTURE
13		IF REFLEX TO CULTURE IS DESIRED, PLEASE ORDER TEST,
14		URINALYSIS, COMPLETE, WITH REFLEX TO CULTURE.
15		IF CULTURE IS BEING ORDERED SEPARATELY, SUBMIT SEPARATE
16		SPECIMEN (10 ML GRAY-TOP TUBE)
17	Alternate Specimens
18	Minimum Volume	5 ML
19	Specimen Container	YELLOW/RED SWIRL-TOPPED CONICAL TRANSPORT TUBE WITH PRESERVATIVES
20	Transport Temperature	PRESERVEDROOM TEMPERATURE
21	Specimen Stability	ROOM TEMPERATURE3 DAYS PRESERVED SPECIMEN
22	Specimen Stability	REFRIGERATED1 DAY UNPRESERVED SPECIMEN
23	Reject Hemolysis
24	Reject Lipemia
25	Reject Thaw/Other	UNPRESERVED SPECIMEN (ADULTS)
26	Methodology	BAYER REAGENT STRIPS/TABLETS/MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
27	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
28	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
29	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
30	CPT Code(s)	81001
31	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Valproic Acid

1		VALPROIC ACID
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	50 - 100
5	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
6	Alternate Specimens
7	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
8	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
9	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
10	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE3 DAYS
11		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
12
13
14
15
16
17
18	Reject Hemolysis	YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
19	Reject Lipemia
20	Reject Thaw/Other
21	Methodology
22	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
23	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
24	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
25	CPT Code(s)	80164
26	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
27	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

Vitamin B12

1		VITAMIN B 12
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges	4 - 9 y.o. 250 - 1250 pg/mL
5		10 - 17 y.o. 260 - 935 pg/ml
6		18 - 99 y.o. 200 - 1100 pg/mL
7	Preferred Specimen	1 ML SERUM
8	Alternate Specimens
9	Minimum Volume	0.5 ML SERUM
10	Specimen Container	SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE
11	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
12	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE3 DAYS
13		REFRIGERATED7 DAYS
14
15
16
17
18
19
20	Reject Hemolysis	YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
21	Reject Lipemia
22	Reject Thaw/Other
23	Methodology
24	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
25	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
26	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
27	CPT Code(s)	82607
28	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
29	INSTRUMENT	COBAS 6000

WBC count

1	Code5463	WBC Count
2	Performing Lab
3	Clinical Significance
4	Reference Ranges
5	Preferred Specimen:	WHOLE BLOOD (FULL LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE)
6		MAINTAIN SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
7		IF MULTIPLE DRAW, COLLECT LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE LAST.
8		TRAUMATIC TAP CAN INTRODUCE THROMBOPLASTIN AND TRAP
9		WBC AND PLATELETS. REFRIGERATION CAN PRECIPITATE
10		FIBRIN AND TRAP WBC AND PLATELETS.
11	Alternate Specimens
12	Minimum Volume	MICROTAINER 500 UL
13	Minimum Volume	1 ML WHOLE BLOOD (LAVENDER EDTA TUBE)
14	Specimen Container	LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE
15	Transport Temperature	ROOM TEMPERATURE
16	Specimen Stability:	ROOM TEMPERATURE2 DAYS
17		REFRIGERATEDUNSTABLE
18
19
20	Reject Hemolysis	YES
21	Reject Lipemia	NO
22	Reject Thaw/Other	CLOTTED, RECEIVED FROZEN
23	Methodology	ELECTRONIC CELL SIZING, SORTING/CYTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY
24	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
25	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
26	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
27	CPT Code(s)	85004
28	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
29	Reject Hemolysis
30	Reject Lipemia
31	Reject Thaw/Other	UNPRESERVED SPECIMEN (ADULTS)
32	Methodology	BAYER REAGENT STRIPS/TABLETS/MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION
33	Setup Days	DAILY, NO WEEKENDS
34	Setup Times	EVERY SHIFT
35	Turnaround	24 HOURS (SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ARE CONSIDERED RECIEVED ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. SPECIMENS RECIEVED AFTER 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY WILL BE PROCESSED ON MONDAY OF THE NEXT BUSINESS WEEK)
36	CPT Code(s)	81001
37	CPT Code(s)	(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)