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AMINO ACID QUANTITATION, plasma (087-6731) Synonyms: Quantitative Amino acids CPT 4 Code: 82131 Test Order Mnemonic: QUANTAA Lab: Developmental Nutrition and Metabolism Lab Request Form: Routine Chemistry Form 2 Patient Preparation: Fasting and discontinue medications so that the sample is free of drug metabolites Collection: Plasma: Routine venipuncture Storage Instructions: Store on ice Causes for Rejection: Specimen over 24 hrs old Availability: Blood samples can be delivered to the Developmental Nutrition and Metabolism Lab, Room C3-22, Children's Hospital, 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday or to Sample Management, Room 5.136, McCullough, 24 hours per day. Turnaround Time: Routine: 5 days; STAT: 2 days Special Instructions: Fasting specimen; free from drug therapy for 48 hours Specimen: Blood, CSF Volume: Plasma & CSF: 1-2 mL Minimum Volume: Plasma 0.7 mL Container: Plasma: Green-stoppered tube Revised April 2007 by P. Harris |
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