CYSTINE, WHITE BLOOD CELL

Synonyms: Cystinosis; Intermediate Cystinosis; Nephropathic Cystinosis; Non-Nephropathic Cystinosis; WBC CYSTINE
Computer Code: (CYWBC)
Specimen Collection: 10 mL Yellow (ACD) top tube. Must be drawn at AMC main campus. Draw Mon.-Thurs by 2pm.only. Deliver immediately to Special Chemistry.
Minimum Volume: 7 mL adults 5 mL <2yrs
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain whole blood at room temperature. Must arrive at reference lab within 36 hrs of collection. Min. Adults/Child: 7 mL Infants <2yrs: 5 mL
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 10 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82543, 84155
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII