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HelpEpic Test Code LAB277 Acetaldehyde, Serum/Plasma
Additional Codes
NMS Code: 0021SP
Performing Location(s)
NMS
Ordering Recommendations
Exposure Monitoring; Compliance Monitoring; Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Preferred Container
Red Top Tube
Alternate Container
Green top tube or Lavender top tube
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing
2 mL serum/plasma
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Storage Requirements
Immediately process sample after collection and store at frozen conditions both post-collection and during transport to the lab.
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines.
Maximum Laboratory Time
3 days
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined
Transportation Needs
Frozen
Causes of Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Received Room Temperature
Received Refrigerated
Gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Days of Analysis
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Includes
Acetaldehyde [Headspace GC]
Additional Information
Acetaldehyde is an unstable compound post-collection and will both form and degrade under certain sample handling conditions. Even when extreme precautions are taken to maintain the integrity of Acetaldehyde during sample collection, transport and analysis, the results will be affected under typical collection and laboratory procedures.
Methodology
Headsapce Gas Chromatography (GC)
CPT Code
80320
Last Updated
7-Nov-18