| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
Y023
Phenylalanine Monitoring, Plasma
| Methodology: | Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 3-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Green (sodium or lithium heparin) - 0.5 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to
a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions:Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82131 |