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Additional Codes
LAB3079
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumNecessary Information
Patient's age is required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting 12 hours or more. (Collect specimens from infants and small children just before next feeding)
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 94 days | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
<6 months: ≤6.0 nmol/mL
6 months-<1 year: ≤5.9 nmol/mL
1-17 years: ≤4.3 nmol/mL
≥18 years: ≤7.4 nmol/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
CPT Code Information
82542
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PIPA | Pipecolic Acid, S | 32334-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 81326 | Pipecolic Acid, S | 32334-5 |
| 29962 | Interpretation | 59462-2 |
| 29964 | Reviewed By | 18771-6 |
Report Available
3 to 9 daysSpecimen Retention Time
1 monthForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.