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HelpEpic Test Code LAB3746 Benztropine (Cogentin), Serum
Additional Codes
MML Code: FBENZ
NY State Approved
YesPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Reporting Name
Benztropine (Cogentin)Method Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Bassett Healthcare Network Clinical Laboratories
Note:
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Values
Reference Range: 5.0 - 25.0 ng/mL
Report Available
3 to 7 daysDay(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80299
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |