Catecholamines, Fractionated, Plasma
Order Name
CAT FRAC P
Test Number: 3801400
Revision Date 12/10/2022
Test Number: 3801400
Revision Date 12/10/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Catecholamines, Fractionated, Plasma
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High Performance Liquid Chromatography | 49257-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (2.2 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE. After centrifugation, the plasma can be stored up to two hours at room temperature. Sample can be kept for up to two weeks at -20(degrees)C. Specimen Collection: Draw blood in lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Invert to mix with preservatives. Centrifuge and transfer the plasma to labeled plastic transport tube. Freeze immediately (within one hour after collection) at -20(degrees)C and ship frozen. The time between blood collection and the preparation of plasma is quite critical; if the time exceeds one hour, catecholamine values increase (when blood is kept at 4(degrees)C) or decrease (when left at 20(degrees)C).[1] To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4-6 Days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 084152 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 084152 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82384 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |