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Monoamine Neurotransmitter
Test Code:
806570
Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON
CPT Code:
82542   
Specimen Container Collection kits may be obtained by calling Baylor Institute for Metabolic Disease (214)-820-4533.
Specimen Type CSF, FROZEN
Volume 3.5 mL
Temperature FREEZE
Specimen Handling Draw samples Monday through Wednesday ONLY. Do NOT collect CSF in one large tube and aliquot into the tube set. CSF must be collected from the first drop into the designated tubes in the order indicated on instructions in collection kit. Tube #1 = 0.5 mL, tube #2 = 0.5 mL, tube #3 = 1.0 mL, tube #4 = 1.0 mL, tube #5 = 0.5 mL. If sample is blood contaminated, tubes should IMMEDIATELY be centrifuged and clear CSF transferred to a new tube then frozen.
Methodology High pressure liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection
Unacceptable Conditions Blood contaminated specimens
TAT From Set-Up 1 week from receipt of sample
Result Code Result Name LOINC
806568 Interpretation: SOLOINC
806569 Recommendation: SOLOINC
806571 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid SOLOINC
806572 Homovanillic acid (HVA) SOLOINC
806573 3-O-methyldopa (3-OMD) SOLOINC