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eDH Procedure Code
LAB870 Catecholamines Fractionated Free, Plasma
Collection Information
Patient should be calm and supine for 30 minutes prior to collection.
Collect on ice.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-F | 6.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Specimen should be centrifuged and frozen within one hour (refrigerated centrifuge is preferred but not required). Transfer 4 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2.1 mL)
Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN
Transport Instructions: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerate: Unacceptable
Frozen: -20 Degrees C: 1 month
-70 Degrees C: 1 year
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| CATECHOLAMINE INTERPRETATION (ARU) | 49257-9 |
| DOPAMINE (ARU) | 2216-0 |
| EPINEPHRINE (ARU) | 2230-1 |
| NOREPINEPHRINE (ARU) | 2666-6 |
CPT Code(s)
82384
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