PIPECOLIC ACID
Synonyms: | |
Computer Code: | (RPIPE) |
Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Adults should be fasting. Children should be fasting for 4 hours. Send to special chemistry immediately. Genetic consent required (See Test Requisitions and Consents #6) |
Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze within 45 minutes or collection. Min 1 mL serum. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C |
Test Frequency: | NA |
Routine TAT: | 30 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 82542 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |