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HelpEpic Test Code LAB3203 Acetazolamide, Serum/Plasma
Additional Codes
NMS Lab Code: 0050SP
Performing Location(s)
NMS
Synonyms
Diamox®
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Preferred Container
Red Top Tube
Alternate Container
Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing
1 mL serum/plasma
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Transportation Needs
Refrigerated
Storage Requirements
Room Temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen (-20°C): 30 days
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Days of Analysis
Monday-Sunday
Maximum Laboratory Time
5 days
Additional Information
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; This test is New York State approved.
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
CPT Code
80375
Last Updated
28-Dec-22 BHD