A242

Test CODE NAME

A242

Phospholipids, Serum or Plasma

Methodology: Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 2-6 days
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation: Patient should fast for 12 hours prior to collection. 
Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Lavender (EDTA) OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month 
Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab 
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 84311