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Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Promptly centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
2. Immediately freeze specimen on dry ice or results will be compromised.
3. Send frozen.
Reporting Name
Sinemet, SerumSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 6 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated by the processing and performing laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Levodopa: None detected
Carbidopa: None detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
7 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FSINS | Sinemet, Serum | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3535 | Levodopa | 9385-6 |
| Z3536 | Carbidopa | 9328-6 |