AMINO ACIDS, QUANTITATIVE, PLASMA

Synonyms: Plasma Amino Acids, Quant
Computer Code: (MAAPQ)
Specimen Collection: 2 mL blood (sodium heparin green top tube). Genetic consent required (See Test Requisitions and Consents #6)
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Min 0.3 mL plasma. Remove plasma from cells and freeze within 4 hrs of collection.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 10 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82139
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII