| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
0993
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Plasma0993Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Plasma
| Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) |
| Performed: | Mon., Thu. |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Green (sodium or lithium heparin) - 0.5 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge, transfer plasma and freeze within 1 hour of collection. Transfer plasma to a Amber Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN AND LIGHT PROTECTED.
Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA plasma, whole blood, or body fluids. Remarks: Thawing and refreezing of the specimen and exposure to light will result in decreased Vitamin C concentration.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 moth
NOTE: *This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code 993 OR L014 for specimen requirements .*
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86003 |
| Methodology: | Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Place specimen in ice bath immediately - 1.0 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Protect from light, centrifuge, transfer plasma and freeze within 1 hour of collection. Transfer to an Amber Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN AND LIGHT PROTECTED.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA plasma, whole blood, or body fluids. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks: Thawing and refreezing of the specimen and exposure to light will result in decreased Vitamin C concentration.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code Q726 for specimen requirements.*
Performing Laboratory
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82180 |