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Additional Codes
EMR Interface Order Code: 03050
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
EDTA or heparinized plasma
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Special Handling Instructions
Draw 1 hr after IM dose
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Kinetic interaction of microparticles in a solution
(KIMS)
Reference Ranges
Therapeutic: 5 -10 mg/L
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Test performed daily
CPT Code
80170
Units of Measure
mg/L
Time of collection
IV Peak: 0.5 to 1 hour after the end of a 30 minute infusion
IM Peak: 0.5 to 1 hour after IM dose