| Test CODE | NAME |
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433
Catecholamines, Fractionated Plasma
| Methodology: | High Performance Liquid Chromatographic |
| Performed: | Tue,Thu,Sat |
| Reported: | 5-7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR Green (Plasma Heparinized) - 3 ml plasma
INSTRUCTIONS: If possible, patients should discontinue all drugs at least 1 week prior to collection. The patient must stop smoking and drinking coffee or tea for a minimum of four hours before sample is drawn.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 30 min. of collection. Transfer plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN
Stability: Frozen 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols INST
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| CPT Code(s): | 82384 |