PLASMA HEMOGLOBIN

Test ID: Q0216 CPT code: 83051 LOINC: 721-1 Specimen Type: PST lithium heparin Frequency: Mon – Fri; analytic time 2 days Instructions: Separate plasma from cells immediately and aliquot >2.5mL plasma. Spin aliquot again and aliquot 2mL (0.5mL min) plasma....

PKU Repeat

Test ID: Z1420 CPT code: 84030 LOINC: Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: MOn-Thurs, TAT 1-2 weeks Instructions: Whole blood to fill 4 circles on filter paper on the State lab form. Text: This is for repeat PKU testing. Antibiotics may interfere. Methodology: Guthrie...

Pinworm Exam

Test ID: PINW CPT code: 87172 LOINC: 675-9 Specimen Type: Pinworm collection kit with sticky-sided paddle in tube. Frequency: Setup: Mon-Fri; TAT 1-3 days Instructions: Collection kit with sticky paddle in transport tube. Collect at night when patient is asleep. Press...

Pimozide Level

Test ID: Z5571 CPT code: 82491 LOINC: Specimen Type: EDTA Frequency: Instructions: 3.0mL blood from lavender or grey top. Refrigerated. Text: Methodology: HPLC

Phosphorus Timed Urine

Test ID: UPHOT CPT code: 84105 LOINC: Specimen Type: TIMED URINE Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT <24 hrs Instructions: 24 hour urine collection. No preservatives. Refrigerated. Require hours and volume on req and specimen label. Text: Evaluate calcium/phosphorus...

Phosphorus Random Urine

Test ID: UPHOR CPT code: 84105 LOINC: 13539-2 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT 24 hrs Instructions: 5 ml urine from random collection. Refrigerate. Text: Evaluate calcium/phosphorus balance and nephrolithiasis. Methodology:...