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TEST LISTING # 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, 24-hour Urine 17-OH Progesterone LCMS5-HIAA Quant., 24 Hour Urine5-HIAA Quant., Random Urine5-Nucleotidase



AcetaminophenAcetylsalicylic Acid (as Salicylates)AChR Binding Abs, SerumAChR Blocking Abs, SerumAChR Modulating AntibodiesAcid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture, MycobacteriaACTH, PlasmaActin (Smooth Muscle) AntibodyActivated Protein C Resistance Adamts13 Activity with Reflex to Inhibitor Adenovirus Antibody, Serum ADHAerobic Bacterial Culture, RoutineAffirm™ Vaginosis DNA Probe PanelAFP TetraAFP Tumor MarkerAlbumin, Cerebrospinal FluidAlbumin, FluidAlbumin, GlycatedAlbumin, SerumAlcohol, (Ethanol) - ETOHAldolaseAldosterone LCMS, SerumAldosterone, UrineAldosterone/Renin RatioAlkaline PhosphataseAlk Phos IsoenzymeAllergen -(RAST) eachAlpha-1-Antitrypsin, SerumAlpha-1-Antitrypsin, StoolAlpha Subunit (Free)ALT (SGPT)Aluminum, Plasma/SerumAmikacinAmino Acid Profile, Quant., Plasma

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TEST LISTING A ... ContinuedAmino Acid Profile, Quant., Random UrineAminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Urine, 24 hr Amiodarone (Cordarone), SerumAmitriptyline (Elavil), SerumAmmonia, PlasmaAmoeba (E. Histolytica) Antibody Amylase, SerumANA (Anti-antinuclear antibody)Anaerobic CultureAnaplasma Phagocyophilum IgG & IgM Antibodies ANCA (Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody)AndrostenedioneAngiotensin-Converting EnzymeAntiadrenal Antibodies, Quant.Antibody Screen w/reflex IdentificationAntibody TiterAnti-Cardiolipin Antibody ScreenAnti-Centromere B AntibodiesAnti-DNase B Strep AntibodiesAnti-Extractable Nuclear Antigen (Anti- ENA Antibodies)Antigen Typing (per antigen)Anti-Gliadin Antibody ProfileAntiglomerular BM AbAntihistone AntibodiesAnti-Hu Antibodies (Neuronal Nuclear HU ABs)Anti-Mullerian HormoneAnti-Myeloperoxidase Antibody (Anti-MPO) (part of ANCA panel)Anti-Nuclear Ab (ANA)Antipancreatic Islet CellsAntiparietal Cell AntibodyAnti-Sjogrens SSA/SSB Ro/La AntibodyAntistreptolysin O AbAntithrombin III Antigen Antithrombin ActivityAnti-Thyroglobulin Antibody (ATG)Anti-Thyroid Antibody Profile



Apolipoprotein A1Apolipoprotein BAPTTAPTT Mixing StudiesArginine Vasopressin Hormone (Antidiuretic Hormone) Arsenic, BloodArsenic Exposure Profile, UrineAshkenazi Jewish Mutation Panel, 16 Genes Aspergillus AbAspergillus Antigen, EIA, Serum Aspirin (as Salicylates)AST (SGOT)

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B pertussis IgG AbB pertussis IgG/A AbB-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)Babesia microti Antibody PanelBabesia Microti DNA, PCRBarbiturates, UrineBartonella Henselae (Cat Scratch) Antibodies, IgG & IgMBartonella Quintana IgG, IgM AntibodiesBasic Metabolic Chemistry PanelBD Affirm™ Vaginosis DNA Probe PanelB-D-Glucans Benzodiazepines, UrineBeta-2 Glycoprotein I Ab, IgGBeta-2 Microglobulin, SerumBeta hcG, QuantitativeBeta-Hydroxybutyric AcidBeta Strep Group A DNA ProbeBile Acids, Fractionated & Total Bile Acids, Total Bilirubin, DirectBilirubin, TotalBilirubin, Total Body FluidBK Quant PCR (Plasma/Serum)BK Quant PCR (Urine)Blood Culture, Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Blood Culture (Fungal), Constant Monitoring (Automated)Blood Culture (Routine, Bacterial), Constant Monitoring (Automated)Blood Group & RhBNP, Brain Natriuretic Peptide (see Brain Natriuretic Peptide, BNP)Body Fluid Culture, Sterile Site, BacterialBone Culture, BacterialBorrelia Burgdorferi Ab, IgG, IgM, Immunoblot Brain Natriuretic Peptide, BNPBronchial Culture, Bacterial

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C- Reactive Protein (CRP)C1 Esterase Inhibitor, FuncC1 Esterase Inhibitor, SerumC3, SerumC4, SerumCA 19-9CA 27.29CA 125Cadmium, BloodCalcitonin, SerumCalcitriol (1,25 di-OH Vit D)CalciumCalcium, Ionized, SerumCalcium, UrineCalcium, Urine 24 - HourCalprotectinCancer Antigen (CA) 15-3Candida Antibodies IgG,IgA,IgMCannabinoid Screen, BloodCannabinoid, urine (THC)Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - totalCarbon Dioxide, CO2Carbon Monoxide, BloodCardio CRPCardiolipin Ab w/reflex IgG, MCarnitine, Total and FreeCarotene, BetaCatecholamines Fractionated, PlasmaCatecholamines, Urine, Fractionated, 24 hrCatecholamines, Urine, Free, RandomCatheter Tip Culture, BacterialCBC w/Diff & PltCBC Without Differential (Hemogram), Whole BloodCCP AntibodiesCD4CD4/CD8

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CD57 Short PanelCEACeliac SerologyCell Count w/Diff, FluidCeruloplasminChikungunya Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titer Chlamydia Pneumoniae(IgG/M) A6Chlamydia PSITTACI IgG/MChlamydia trachomatis Amplified Probe - DNA DetectionChlamydia trachomatis CultureChlamydia trachomatis/GCAmplified Probe - DNA DetectionChlorideChloride, Urine (Random)Chloride, Urine (24-Hour)Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)Cholesterol, TotalCholinesterase, Plasma and RBCChorionic Gonadotrophin, Human (Beta-hCG), Quant.Chromogranin - AChronic UrticariaCitrate, Urine - RandomCitric Acid (Citrate), UrineCK Isoenzymes (CKMB w/index)CK, TotalCLL FISH Panel Clonazepam Clostridium Difficile (CDIF) Toxin, A/B Assay Panel Clozapine (Clozaril)Clorazepate (Tranxene)CMV Quant DNA PCR (Plasma)CMV Quant. DNA PCR (Urine)Cobalt and ChromiumCocaine, UrineCoccidioides AbsCoenzyme Q10, TotalCold Agglutinin Titer, Quant

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TEST LISTING C ... ContinuedComplement C1q, QuantitativeComplement C2Complement C3, SerumComplement C4, SerumComplement, Total (CH50) Complete Blood Count (CBC)Comprehensive Drug ScreenComprehensive Metabolic Chemistry PanelCoombs, DirectCoombs, Direct & IndirectCoombs, Indirect (Antibody Screen)Copper, Plasma and RBCCopper, SerumCopper, UrineCord Blood WorkupCortisol (AM)Cortisol (PM)Cortisol, SalivaCortisol StimulationCortisol, Total, SerumCortisol, Urinary FreeCoxsackie Virus Group B AbC-PeptidecPSAC-PSA (complexed) - Free PSA profileC-Reactive Protein, High SensitivityCreatinineCreatinine ClearanceCreatinine, UrineCreatinine, Urine 24-HourCrossmatch, AHG (full)Crossmatch, Immediate spinCryoglobulin, Ql, Serum, RflxCryptosporidium Antigen Rapid EIA, StoolCrystal Id, FluidCrystal Id, Synovial Fluid



TEST LISTING C ... ContinuedCSF Culture Cyclosporine A Cystine, Quantitative, UrineCytomegalovirus (CMV) Ab, IgGCytomegalovirus (CMV) Ab, IgM



DAT, Direct Antiglobulin TestD-DimerDehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS)Dengue Fever IgG, IgM Antibody Depakene (Valproic Acid) TotalDesipramine, SerumDexamethasone DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) Dialysate (Peritoneal) Culture, BacterialDifferential, WBC, ManualDigoxin (Lanoxin)DihydrotestosteroneDilantin (Phenytoin) - TotalDiphtheria Antitoxoid AbDisopyramideDoxepin Drug Abuse Screen, Meconium 7Drug Screen,Urine (see Urine Drug Screen Tests)

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E. Chaffeensis - HME (Monocytic)E. Histolytica (Amoeba) Antibody Ear Culture, BacterialEBV Early Antigen Ab Prof, QNENA Ab (Sm/RNP)Endomysial AntibodyEnvironmental CultureEosinophil Count, Nasal SmearEosinophils, AbsoluteEpstein-Barr Ab PanelErythropoietin (EPO), SerumESREstradiol, E2Estradiol, FreeEstriol, SerumEstrogens, Fractionated Estrogen Metabolism AssessmentEstrogens, TotalEstroneEthosuximideEthyl Alcohol - SerumEthyl Alcohol - UrineEthyl Glucoronide Screen with EtG/EtS Confirmation, UrineEye Culture, Bacterial

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Factor II, DNA AnalysisFactor V Leiden MutationFactor VII Activity Factor VIII ActivityFactor VIII Inhibitor Panel Factor IX Activity Factor X Activity Fat, Fecal Quantitative 72-Hour CollectionFecal Fat, QualitativeFecal Leukocytes (Stool for WBC)Fecal Occult Blood, Stool, Diagnostic (Guaiac Method)Fecal Occult Blood, Stool, Screening FOBT (Immunochemical)Fecal Occult Blood, Stool, Screening (Guaiac Method)Fecal Reducing SubstancesFentanyl (Urine)FerritinFibrinogenFlecainide (Tambocor (TM)), SerumFluoroquinolone-Resistant Organism, Culture Folate, SerumFolic Acid (see “Folate, Serum”)Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)Food Allergy ProfileFree K+L Lt Chains, Quant., SerumFree K+L Lt Chains, Quant., UrineFructosamineFungal Antibodies Fungus CultureFungal, Direct SmearFungitell Assay for (1,3)B-D-Glucans, Serum

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G-6-PD, Quant, Blood and RBCGabapentin (Neurontin), SerumGAD-65 AutoantibodyGaramycin (Gentamicin)Gastric Parietal Cell AntibodyGastrin, SerumGC Amplified Probe - DNA Detection GC/Chlamydia Trachomatis Amplified Probe - DNA DetectionGC Culture ScreenGenital Culture, BacterialGentamicin, Peak/ Trough (see “Garamycin (Gentamicin)”)GGTGiardia Antigen, Rapid EIA, StoolGlucose Challenge, 1-hour (Gestational Diabetes Screen 1 Hour GTT)Glucose, CSFGlucose, FluidGlucose, PlasmaGlucose, SerumGlucose Tolerance, 2-Hour (Non Pregnant)Glucose Tolerance, 3-Hour (Gestational)GlutathioneGram Stain Group B Strep Screen, by PCR Growth Hormone, Human

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H. pylori Breath TestHaemophilus Influenzae B IgGHaloperidol (Haldol), SerumHaptoglobinHBV Genotype/PrecoreHBV Real - Time PCR, Quant.hCG, QL, SerumhCG, QL, UrinehCG, QN SerumhCG, Tumor, SerumHCV Genotyping Non ReflexHCV RNA, PCR (see Hepatitis C Viral RNA)HDL CholesterolHeavy Metals Panel, Urine, RandomHeavy Metals Profile I, BloodHeavy Metals Profile II, Urine, 24 hourHelicobacter Pylori, IgG, AbsHelicobacter Pylori, IgM AbHelicobacter Pylori, IgM, IgG, IgA AbHelicobacter Pylori, Stool Ag, EIAHematocritHemoglobinHemoglobin A1cHemoglobin & HematocritHemoglobinopathy EvaluationHeparin Anti-XaHep Be AbHep Be AgHeparin Induced Platelet AntibodyHepatitis A Antibody, IgMHepatitis A Antibody, TotalHepatitis A , B & C ProfileHepatitis A Profile Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgMHepatitis B Core Antibody, Total

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Hepatitis B Immune Profile Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBSAb)Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSAg)Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Neutralization (performed on each positive HBsAg)Hepatitis C AntibodyHepatitis C Viral RNAHepatitis Delta Virus Antibody Hered. Hemochromatosis, DNAHerpes Simplex Virus I/II, IgGHexosaminidase, LeukocytesHGB Frac. ProfileHHV-6 IgG/M Antibodies, Quant.Histamine, PlasmaHistoplasma Abs, Quant., DIDHIV 1/2 Antibody (EIA), SerumHIV-1 RNA (HIV Viral Load)HIV-1 Viral LoadHIV Genosure(R) MGHLA B 27HLA B 5701 TypingHomocysteineHSV 1/2 PCRHSV Culture and TypingHuman Granulocytic Ehrlich-HGEHypersensitivity Pneumonitis

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IFE - See - Immuofixation serum or UrineIgA, SerumIgA, Subclasses (1-2)IgE, TotalIGF-1IGF-BP3IgG Index + Synthesis Rate (Multiple Sclerosis Panel)IgG, SerumIgG, Subclasses(1-4)IgM, SerumImipramine (Tofranil), SerumImmune Complexes, C1q BindingImmunofixation, SerumImmunoglobulin D (IgD) Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Subclass 4Immunoglobulins Profile (IgG, IgA, & IgM) SerumInd Antiplatelet Alloantibody (Platelet AB Profile Esoterix)India Ink Preparation (for Cryptococcus)Influenza A/B Ab, Quant.Influenza (FLU) A/B PCRInsulinInsulin AntibodiesIntrinsic Factor Abs, SerumIodineIronIron, Liver TissueIron & TIBC, w/ Transferrin Calculation, SerumIslet Cell IgG Antibody

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Jo-1 IgG Antibody

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Ketone Bodies, SerumKOH Prep

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L. pneumophila Serogroup 1 Urine AgLactate, BloodLactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH) Isoenzymes Lactose Tolerance, 2-HourLamotrigine (Lamictal), SerumLanoxin (Digoxin)LDHLDH, CSFLDH , FluidLDL Cholesterol, DirectLead, Blood (Adult)Lead, UrineLeflunomide Metabolite (ARAVA)Leptin, SerumLeptospira Antibody, IgM by DOT Blot Levetiracetam (Keppra), SLH, SerumLidocaineLipase, SerumLipoprotein (a)Lithium, SerumLiver Fibrosis, FibroTest-ActiTest PanelLiver Function Panel, SerumLiver-Kidney Microsomal AbLupus Anticoagulant ReflexLuteinizing Hormone (LH)Lyme Antibodies, IgG & IgM (Borrelia Burgdorferi)Lyme PCR, Borrelia Burgdorferi, BloodLyme PCR, Borrelia Burgdorferi, CSF and Synovial FluidLysozyme, Serum

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MagnesiumMagnesium, RBCMagnesium, UrineMalaria smear, BloodManganese, Plasma and RBC’sMeningitis Encephalitis PanelMercury, BloodMercury, Serum/PlasmaMercury, UrineMetanephrines, Frac, Quant., 24 HourMetanephrines, Frac., Pl. FreeMetanephrines, PheochromocytMetanephrines, Urine - Random Methaqualone, Urine MethotrexateMethylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy MDMA), Urine, QualitativeMethylmalonic Acid, SerumMethylphenidate and Metabolite, Urine MIC/Additional Susceptibility DrugsMicroalbumin, UrineMicroalbumin, Urine 24-HourMicroscopic Exam, UrineMixing Studies ,CoagulationM.M.R. Screen ProfileMolybdenum, BloodMono ScreenMouth Culture, BacterialMRSA Culture, for Surveillance ScreeningMTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase, Thermolabile Variant DNA Analysis)Mumps Ab (IgG)Mumps Antibodies, IgMMycophenolic Acid and Metabo.Mycoplasma Pneumoniae CultureMycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG/IgM AbsMyelin Basic Protein, CSF

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TEST LISTING MMyeloperoxidase Ab (see ANCA Abs)Myocardial Antibodies Myoglobin, Serum Myoglobin, Urine



Nicotine and Metabolite, QuantNicotine Metabolite Screen, Urine Nicotinic Acid (B-3), NiacinNK cellsNorovirus, RT-PCRNortriptyline (Aventyl), SerumNose Culture, BacterialN-Telopeptide, Urine

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OlanzapineOligoclonal BandingOpiates, UrineOrganic Acid Analysis, UrineOrganism Identification, Plated Isolate Osmolality, FecesOsmolality, SerumOsmolality, UrineOva & Parasites, StoolOxalate, Quant, 24-Hour UrineOxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Serum

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Pancreatic Polypeptide Parasite IdentificationParathyroid Hormone, Intact (IPTH)Parvovirus B19, Human, IgG/IgMPEP, 24 hour urinePEP, SerumPeripheral Blood Smear InterpretationPertussis PCR Panel pH, FluidpH, UrinePhenobarbital, SerumPhenytoin (Dilantin)Phenytoin, FreePhosphate, 24-hour urinePhosphate, Urine RandomPhosphatidyl Serine IgG, IgM, IgA Antibodies PhosphorusPinworm ExaminationPlatelet Antibody, DirectPlatelet Antibody, Indirect Platelet CountPneumococcal Immunity 14 TypePoliovirus (Types 1,3) Antibodies, Neutralization Porphobilinogen, Quant., 24-hour Porphobilinogen, Quant., Random UrinePotassiumPotassium, PlasmaPrealbuminPregabalin (Lyrica)PregnenolonePrimidone (Mysoline)Pro BNP (order as BNP)ProcainamideProcalcitonin Progesterone

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Prograf (Tacrolimus)ProinsulinProlactin, SerumProstate Specific Antigen (PSA), Ultra SensitiveProtein C-AntigenProtein C-FunctionalProtein Electrophoresis - 24 UrineProtein Electrophoresis - SerumProtein S-AntigenProtein S-FunctionalProtein, TotalProtein, Total, CSFProtein, Total, FluidProtein, Total, Urine 24-HourProtein, Urine, RandomProthrombin Time: see PTProthrombin Time Mixing Studies (see PT Mixing Studies)Protoporphyrin, FEP/ZPPPSA, Complexed (Free PSA profile)PSA, TotalPT PTH, IntactPTHRP (PTH-RELATED PEPTIDE)PT Mixing StudiesPTTPTT Mixing Studies

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Quantiferon TB Gold Plus (QFT Plus)Quetiapine, Serum Quinidine

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RBCRenin Activity, PlasmaRespiratory Pathogen Panel PCRReticulin Total Antibodies Reticulocyte CountReverse T3Rheumatoid FactorRibosomal P Protein IgG Autoantibodies Rickettsia Rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) Anitbodies IgG & IgM Rotavirus Ag, EIARSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) PCRRubella Antibodies IgGRubella Antibodies, IgMRubeola Antibodies, IgMRubeola (Measles) Immunity Screen, IgG

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Salicylate, SerumScabies Mite ExaminationSchistosoma IGG AntibodySedimentation RateSelenium, BloodSerotonin, Serum (5-Hydroxytryptamine)Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, SerumShiga-Toxin AssaySickle Cell ScreenSinus Culture, Bacterial AerobicSirolimus (Rapamune), BloodSjogren’s SS-A & SS-B AbSm/RNP Ab -see- ENA antibodiesSodiumSodium, Urine 24-HourSoluble Liver Antigen Antibodies Somatostatin Specific Gravity, FluidSpecific Gravity, UrineSputum Culture, BacterialSS-A & SS-B: see “Sjogren’s SS-A & SS-B Ab”Stool Culture, Bacterial (Routine) Stool Culture for E. Coli O157:H7 Stool Culture for VibrioStool for WBCs (see Fecal Leukocytes)Streptococcus Pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, 23 SerotypesStrep Pneumoniae, Urinary Antigen, Rapid EIAStrongyloides Ab IgG, ELISA

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T3, FreeT3, TotalT4, TotalTacrolimus (Prograf)Tay-Sachs Disease Enzyme Analysis (Hexosaminidase)Tay Sachs DNA AnalysisTegretol (Carbamazepine) -TotalTestosterone, FreeTestosterone, Free + Weakly BoundTestosterone, TotalTetanus Antitoxoid IgG AbTHC metabolite (Marijuana)THC ,UrineTheophyllineThroat Full Culture, (All Pathogens)Thyroglobulin Ab (ATG)Thyroglobulin, QuantitativeThyroid Aantibodies (ATG, ATPO)Thyroid Function CascadeThyroid Peroxidase Ab (TPO)Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)Thyroid Stimulating ImmunoglobulinThyrotropin Receptor AbThyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG)Thyroxine Free, Direct Dialysis Thyroxine, Free (Free T-4)Tick IdentificationTissue (Biopsy) Culture, BacterialTobramycin Random, SerumTopiramate (Topamax), Serum

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TEST LISTING T ... ContinuedTotal Thyroxine (T4)Toxoplasma Abs IgG/IgMTramadol Screen, Urine Transferrin SaturationTreponemal AntibodyTricyclic AntidepressantsTriglyceridesTriiodothyronine (T-3)Troponin ITryptaseTSH: see Thyroid Stimulating Hormonet-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgAToxassure Urine Drug Screen



Urea Clearance, Urine 24 hrUrea Nitrogen, BloodUrea Nitrogen, FluidUrea Nitrogen, UrineUrea Nitrogen, Urine 24-HourUreaplasma/Mycoplasma HominisUric Acid, BloodUric Acid, Joint FluidUric Acid, UrineUric Acid, Urine 24-HourUrinalysis, CompleteUrinalysis, Reflex to CultureUrine CultureUrine Drug ScreenUrine Drug Screen, Individual DrugUrine Drug Screen with Confirmation

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TEST LISTING VVaginosis DNA Probe PanelValproic Acid (Depakote)Vancomycin, PeakVancomycin, TroughVanillylmandelic Acid, 24-Hour UrineVanillylmandelic Acid, Urine - Random Varicella Zoster Ab, IgG Varicella Zoster Ab, IgMVDRL, CSFViral Culture, GeneralViscosity, SerumVitamin A, SerumVitamin B1 (Thiamine), BloodVitamin B2, Whole BloodVitamin B3, see Nicotinic Acid (B-3), Niacin Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)Vitamin B6Vitamin B12, SerumVitamin B12 & FolateVitamin CVitamin D, 1, 25-DihydroxyVitamin D, 25-HydroxyVitamin E, SerumVitamin K1Volatiles Panelvon Willebrand Factor (vWF) Agvon Willebrand Factor Multi.von Wilebrand Factor ActivityVRE Culture Screen, StoolVZV Ab (IgG), EIA



TEST LISTING WWBCWBC & DifferentialWet Prep, Vaginal Wound Culture, Abscess, Bacterial Aerobic/ AnaerobicWound Culture, Abscess, Bacterial Aerobic OnlyWound Culture, Cyst, Bacterial Aerobic OnlyWound Culture, Deep Site, Bacterial Aerobic/AnaerobicWound Culture, Deep Site, Bacterial Aerobic OnlyWound Culture, Surface Site, Bacterial Aerobic



Zika Virus Zinc, PlasmaZinc, RBCZinc, Urine Zonisamide (Zonegran)

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Ordering Mnemonic 17OHCORTCPT Code 83491, 82570 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen 24-hour UrineSpecimen Container Screw-capped plastic urine container Minimum Amount 10 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesContact Lab

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions

17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, 24-hour Urine



Ordering Mnemonic 17HYDPROGCPT Code 83498 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)



17-OH Progesterone LCMS



Ordering Mnemonic 5HIAACPT Code 83497, 82570 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine 24-hourSpecimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservative Minimum Amount 1 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements

Instruct patient to void at 8 AM & discard specimen. Then collect all urine including final specimen voided at end of 24 hour collection period (ie, 8 AM next morning).



5-HIAA Quant., 24 Hour Urine



Ordering Mnemonic 5HIAAOCPT Code 83497 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (random)Specimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements



5-HIAA Quant., Random UrineTest Includes: 5-HIAA, Urine Creatinine



Ordering Mnemonic 5NUCCPT Code 83915 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




5-Nucleotidase



Ordering Mnemonic ACETAMINCPT Code 82003 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tube (Do NOT use barrier tube)Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 10-30 mg/L


Critical Values Adult >100 mg/L

Acetaminophen



Ordering Mnemonic SALICCPT Code 80196 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesAdult 2.0-29.0 mg/dL


Critical Values >30 mg/L

Acetylsalicylic Acid (as Salicylates)



Ordering Mnemonic ACRACPT Code 83519 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.3 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements




AChR Binding Abs, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic ACHR BLOCKINGCPT Code 83519 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





AChR Blocking Abs, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic ACET MODABCPT Code 83519 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements

Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture.


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Room Temp

AChR Modulating Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic AFBCCPT Code 87015, 87206, 87116

if positive add 87150, 87186 or 87143

Department Microbiology& Reference Lab

Testing Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time Smear: 1day Culture: 8 weeks

CollectionSpecimen Multiple source typesSpecimen Container Any properly collected clinical specimen. Minimum Amount 2 mL Other Specimen Requirements

Must identify source/body site. In patients with clinical findings and chest x-rays compatible with tuberculosis, diagnostic guidelines recommend submission of 3 test samples collected on consecu-tive collection dates and should include one first morning speci-men.

Reference RangesAdult Smear: No acid-fast bacilli noted

Culture: Mycobacterium sp. Not found

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Refrigerated

Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture, MycobacteriaTest Includes: Direct Kinyoun smear performed on site, sample forwarded to reference lab for Mycobacterial Culture and Fluorochrome smear



Ordering Mnemonic ACTHCPT Code 82024 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Draw between 7-10 am. Collect into iced lavender top (EDTA) tube. After venipuncture, immediately place tubes on ice. Separate ASAP by centrifugation.


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Freeze immediately

ACTH, Plasma



Actin (Smooth Muscle) AntibodyOrdering Mnemonic SMABCPT Code 83516 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab







Ordering Mnemonic APCCPT Code 85307 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Light blue 3.2% sodium citrate tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

CRITICAL FROZEN.



Activated Protein C Resistance



Adamts13 Activity with Reflex to Inhibitor Ordering Mnemonic ADAMTS13PCPT Code Activity: 85397

Inhibitor: 85335, if performed, at an additional charge

Department Reference Lab

Testing Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Platelet-poor plasmaSpecimen Container Light blue 3.2% sodium citrate tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

CRITICAL FROZEN.

Reference RangesContact LabNote: If ADMATS13 Activity is <=30, ADAMTS inhibitor will be performed at an additional charge




Ordering Mnemonic ADENOCPT Code 86603 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Adenovirus Antibody, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic ADHCPT Code 84588 RUO Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube - 3 tubesMinimum Amount 2.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Freeze


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Centrifuge in a refrigerated centrifuge and separate plasma and

FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Transfer specimen to plastic transport before freezing.

ADH



Ordering Mnemonic ANCCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Multiple source typesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements

Must identify source/body site.

Reference RangesNo growth or no significant growth

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Room temp

Aerobic Bacterial Culture, RoutineTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification & susceptibilities for pathogens



Ordering Mnemonic VAGINOSISCPT Code 87480, 87510, 87660 Department Immunology Testing Frequency Mon-Sat Turn Around Time Within 24 hours

CollectionSpecimen Vaginal SwabSpecimen Container Affirm™ VPIII swab collection tubeMinimum Amount Swab in VPIII tubeOther Specimen Requirements

ATTS (ampule) fluid must be added to swab sample to stabilize specimen

Reference RangesNegative

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Preserved sample with ATTS fluid stable at room temperature (15-

30C) or refrigerated (2-8C) for up to 72 hours prior to testing

Affirm™ Vaginosis DNA Probe PanelTest Includes: DNA probe for Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, Trichomonas vaginalis



Ordering Mnemonic QUADCPT Code 84702, 82105, 86336,

82677Department Reference Lab



Contact lab for required clinical information that must accompany specimen. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)



AFP TetraTest Includes: Contact Lab



Ordering Mnemonic AFPTMCPT Code 82105 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 1 mL serum Other Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 0.0-8.0 ng/mL


AFP Tumor Marker



Ordering Mnemonic CSFALBUCPT Code 82042 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Cerebrospinal fluidSpecimen Container Sterile containerMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Albumin, Cerebrospinal Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic BFALBCPT Code 82042 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Fluid in a sterile plastic tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL body fluid Other Specimen Requirements

Identify type or source of fluid and label appropriately. Do NOT submit fluid specimen in a syringe

Reference RangesNo reference range


Albumin, Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic GLYALBCPT Code 82985 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Albumin, Glycated



Ordering Mnemonic ALBCPT Code 82040 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 3.2-5.0 G/dL


Albumin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic ETOHCPT Code 80320 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Cleanse collection site with non-alcoholic agent before drawing blood

Reference RangesAdult 0-10 mg/dL


Alcohol, (Ethanol) - ETOH



Ordering Mnemonic ALDOCPT Code 82085 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Separate serum immediately after coagulation (30 minutes); not

removing refrigerated specimens from the clot results in aldolase levels 12% to 46% or higher.

Aldolase



Ordering Mnemonic ALDOSCPT Code 82088 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.5 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements




Aldosterone LCMS, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic ALDOU24CPT Code 82088 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine 24 hourSpecimen Container Plastic containerMinimum Amount 0.5 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen.

Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24 hour collection period (i.e., 8 AM the next morning) into the plastic container.

Aldosterone, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic ALDOS RENIN RCPT Code 82088, 84244 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum and PlasmaSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) and 2 Lavender-top (EDTA)

(Lavenders tubes on ice) Minimum Amount 1.5 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements

Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)Serum: Refrigerate Plasma: FREEZE


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Collect blood mid-morning, after the patient has been up (sitting,

standing, or walking) for at least two hours and seated for 5 to 15 minutes. Draw blood into an EDTA tube and SST tube. * Critical Frozen, must be frozen ASAP.

Aldosterone/Renin RatioTest Includes: Aldosterone, Renin, Aldosterone/renin ratio



Ordering Mnemonic ALKPCPT Code 84075 Department Chemistry Testing Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum

separator tube (SST)

Minimum Amount 1 mL Other Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult

42-121 U/L

Pediatric

0 d. - 16 yr. 111 - 384 U/L


Alkaline Phosphatase



Ordering Mnemonic ALKPBCPT Code 84075 Department Reference Testing Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum

separator tube (SST)

Minimum Amount 0.5 mL Other Specimen Requirements

Send refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial

Reference RangesContract Lab


Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific



Ordering Mnemonic ALKISOCPT Code 84075, 84080 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Alk Phos IsoenzymeTest Includes: Alkaline phosphotase, liver fraction, bone fraction, intestinal fraction, placental fraction



CPT Code 86003 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon, Thurs Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.1mL serum/allergenOther Specimen Requirements

Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)Submit with Life Labs Allergy Request Form

Reference RangesAdult <0.05 IU/mL (Negative)


Allergen -(RAST) eachTest Includes: Individual allergens



Ordering Mnemonic A1ATCPT Code 82103 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab



Reference Ranges90 - 200 mg/dL


Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic A1ATRYPFCPT Code 82103 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Stool, FROZENSpecimen Container Aliquot of stool in clean unpreserved stool transport vial. Minimum Amount 1 gramOther Specimen Requirements

Freeze



Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Stool



Ordering Mnemonic ASGABACPT Code 82397 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Alpha Subunit (Free)



Ordering Mnemonic ALTCPT Code 84460 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.5 mL serum Other Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesAdult 10-60 U/L


ALT (SGPT)



Ordering Mnemonic ALUMP (for plasma), ALUMS (for serum)CPT Code 82108 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.6 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Aluminum, Plasma/Serum



Ordering Mnemonic AMIKAP (Peak), AMIKAT (Trough), AMIKR (Random)CPT Code 80150 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain Red-Top Tube Minimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Amikacin



Ordering Mnemonic AASPCPT Code 82139 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Green-top (heparin) tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Centrifuge, remove plasma from cells, and FREEZE immediately.



Amino Acid Profile, Quant., PlasmaTest Includes: 53 amino acids



Ordering Mnemonic AASURCPT Code 82139 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (24 hour), FROZENSpecimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 2 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements



Amino Acid Profile, Quant., Random UrineTest Includes: 53 amino acids, urine creatinine



Ordering Mnemonic UDALA24HRCPT Code 82135 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen 24 hour urineSpecimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 1.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Refrain from alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to collection.



Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Urine, 24 hr



Ordering Mnemonic AMIOCPT Code 80299 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Red-top tube. Do NOT use a Gold-top serum separator tube (SST).Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Amiodarone (Cordarone), SerumTest Includes: Amiodorone, noramiodorone



Ordering Mnemonic AMINORTRIPCPT Code 80335 Department Referene LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red-top tube. Do NOT use a Gold-top serum separator tube (SST).Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

For therapeutic monitoring, collect specimen immediately prior to next dose unless specified otherwise.



Amitriptyline (Elavil), SerumTest Includes: Nortriptyline



Ordering Mnemonic AMMCPT Code 82140 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA; place specimen on ice immediately Minimum Amount 2 mL plasma Other Specimen Requirements

Separate plasma within 20 minutes and freeze immediately. Keep specimen on ice

Reference RangesAdult 11-35 umol/L

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Ship frozen

Ammonia, Plasma



Ordering Mnemonic EHISTCPT Code 86753 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs.



Amoeba (E. Histolytica) Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic AMYCPT Code 82150 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Critical Values Adult >500 U/L

Amylase, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic ANACPT Code 86038 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon-Fri Turn Around Time 2 days

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesAdult Negative


ANA (Anti-antinuclear antibody)Test Includes: ANA screen- reflexes to titer and pattern if positive



Ordering Mnemonic ANCCPT Code 87075 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 5-7 days

CollectionSpecimen Multiple source typesSpecimen Container Culture swab in anaerobic transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements

Specimens not submitted in Anaerobic Transport, culture results may be compromised; Must identify source/body site.

Reference RangesAdult No anaerobes noted


Anaerobic CultureTest Includes: Anaerobic Culture, Identification



Ordering Mnemonic ANAPLASMACPT Code 86666 x 2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Anaplasma Phagocyophilum IgG & IgM Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic ANCACPT Code 86021 x2 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 3 days




ANCA (Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody) Test Includes: Proteinase-3 (PR3) antibody and myeloperoxidase antibody



Ordering Mnemonic ANDCPT Code 82157 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 0.25 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Androstenedione



Ordering Mnemonic ACECPT Code 82164 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme



Ordering Mnemonic ADRENACPT Code 86255 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Antiadrenal Antibodies, Quant.



Ordering Mnemonic ABSMETHODCPT Code Screen: 86850

ID: 86870Department Blood Bank

Testing Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Pink-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mL PlasmaOther Specimen Requirements

Do NOT separate plasma from red cells


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Ambient or Refrigerated

Antibody Screen with Reflex IdentificationTest Includes: Antibody Screen, ID if antibody found



Ordering Mnemonic TITERCPT Code Screen: 86850

ID: 86870 Titer: 86886

Department Blood Bank

Testing Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 2 days



Reference Ranges


Antibody TiterTest Includes: Antibody Screen, Antibody ID, Antibody Titer



Ordering Mnemonic ACACPT Code 86147 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 3 days





Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody ScreenTest Includes: Reflexes to cardiolipin IgG and IgM if positive



Ordering Mnemonic ACENTABCPT Code 86256 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Anti-Centromere B Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic DNASEBCPT Code 86215 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Anti-DNase B Strep Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic ENACPT Code 86235 x 2 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.4 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements




Anti-Extractable Nuclear Antigen (Anti- ENA Antibodies) Test Includes: Anti-Smith (Sm) and Anti-RNP Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic AGIDCPT Code 86903, unit=86902;

patient=86905, Rh phenotype= 86906



CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Pink - top tube with EDTAMinimum Amount 1-6 mL Other Specimen Requirements

Do NOT separate plama from red cells


Antigen Typing (per antigen)



Ordering Mnemonic GLIADCPT Code 83516 x 2 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.3 mL SerumOther Specimen Requirements




Anti-Gliadin Antibody ProfileTest Includes: Gliadin IgG and IgA antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic GBMABCPT Code 83516 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Antiglomerular BM Ab



Ordering Mnemonic HISTABCPT Code 83516 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Antihistone Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic HUABCPT Code 83516 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain Red-Top Tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements




Anti-Hu Antibodies (Neuronal Nuclear HU ABs)



Ordering Mnemonic MULLHORPCPT Code 83520 RUO Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab



Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Refrigerate

Anti-Mullerian Hormone



Ordering Mnemonic ANCACPT Code Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 1 mL serum Other Specimen Requirements




Anti-Myeloperoxidase Antibody (Anti-MPO) (part of ANCA panel)



Ordering Mnemonic ANACPT Code 86038 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon-Fri Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements




Anti-Nuclear Ab (ANA) Test Includes: ANA screen- reflexes to titer and pattern if positive



Ordering Mnemonic ISLETACPT Code 86341 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Antipancreatic Islet Cells



Ordering Mnemonic PARIETALCPT Code 83516 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Antiparietal Cell Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic SJOGCPT Code 86235 x 2 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 3 days





Anti-Sjogrens SSA/SSB Ro/La Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic ASOCPT Code 86060 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Antistreptolysin O Ab



Ordering Mnemonic AT3ANTIGEN CPT Code 85301 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Light blue 3.2% sodium citrate tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

CRITICAL FROZEN



Antithrombin III Antigen



Ordering Mnemonic ATIIICPT Code 85300 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Blue-top (sodium citrate) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Tube must be filled

Antithrombin Activity



Ordering Mnemonic ATGCPT Code 86800 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.2 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesAdult <60 U/ml


Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody (ATG)



Ordering Mnemonic THYABCPT Code 86800, 86376 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesRefer to individual tests


Anti-Thyroid Antibody ProfileTest Includes: Anti-thyroglobulin (ATG) and Anti-thyroid peroxidase (ATPO)



Ordering Mnemonic APOACPT Code 82172 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Apolipoprotein A1



Ordering Mnemonic ABCPT Code 82172 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Apolipoprotein B



Ordering Mnemonic ARSBCPT Code 82175 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Arsenic, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic ARSURCPT Code 82175 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (24-hour)Specimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 3.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Sampling time is the end of the work week for industrial exposure monitoring. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection.



Arsenic Exposure Profile, Urine, 24 hour



Ordering Mnemonic ASHKENAZI MUTCPT Code 81209, 81200, 81260,

81242, 81251, 81290, 81330, 81255, 81205, 81250, 81400, 81401, 81479, ZB2QM



CollectionSpecimen Whole Blood Specimen Container Lavender Tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Ashkenazi Jewish Mutaiton Panel, 16 Genes



Ordering Mnemonic ASPABCPT Code 86606 x3 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Aspergillus AbTest Includes: A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. niger



Ordering Mnemonic GALACTOMAN CPT Code 87305 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, Serum






Reference RangesAdult 2.0-29.0 mg/dL


Critical Values Adult >100 mg/dL

Aspirin (as Salicylates)



Ordering Mnemonic ASTCPT Code 84450 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





AST (SGOT)



Ordering Mnemonic PERTUS IGG CPT Code 86615 x 2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tubeMinimum Amount 0.25 mLOther Specimen Requirements




B Pertussis IgG Ab, Maid



Ordering Mnemonic BPERTIGGAMCPT Code 86615 x 4 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





B Pertussis IgG/IgA AbsTest Includes: B. pertussis IgG, IgA



Ordering Mnemonic BNPCPT Code 83880 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container PLASTIC EDTA lavender-top tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements

Only Collect specimen in Plastic EDTA Lavender Top

Reference RangesAdult <100 pg/ml


B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)



Ordering Mnemonic BABGMCPT Code 86753 x 2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Babesia Microti Antibody PanelTest Includes: B. microti IgG, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic BABMICCPT Code 87798 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole blood Specimen Container Lavender top tube Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Babesia Microti DNA, PCR



Ordering Mnemonic UBARBCPT Code 80307 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Clean, dry container with no additivesMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements



Barbiturates, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic BARTHENSELAECPT Code 86611 x 2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 0.15 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Bartonella Henselae (Cat Scratch) Antibodies, IgG & IgM



Ordering Mnemonic BARTQUINTANACPT Code 86611 x 2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Bartonella Quintana IgG, IgM Antibodies



Basic Metabolic Chemistry PanelTest Includes: Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, eGFR, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Anion Gap, Calcium

Ordering Mnemonic BMPCPT Code 80048 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Critical Values Refer to individual tests



Ordering Mnemonic UBENZOCPT Code 80307 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Clean, dry container with no additivesMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements



Benzodiazepines, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic B2GPABCPT Code 86146 x 3 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Beta-2 Glycoprotein I Ab, IgG, IgM, IgA



Ordering Mnemonic B2MCPT Code 82232 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum AmountOther Specimen Requirements




Beta-2 Microglobulin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic THCGCPT Code 84702 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult Time after conception

0.2-1.0 week 5-50 mIU/ml1-2 weeks 50-5002-3 weeks 100-5,0003-4 weeks 500-10,0004-5 weeks 1,000-50,0005-6 weeks 10,000-100,000 6-8 weeks 15,000-200,000 2-3 months 10,000-100,0002nd trimester 1,000-94,0003rd trimester 2,500-90,000

Non-pregnant females: <2.0-5.2Postmenopausal females: <2.0-5.0


Beta hcG, Quantitative



Ordering Mnemonic BHBCPT Code 82010 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Serum should be separated from cells within 2 hours of venipuncture.

Reference Ranges0.2 - 2.8 mg/dL

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Serum should be separated from cells within 2 hours of

venipuncture.

Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid



Testing Note Not for use as a Test of Cure post- antibiotic treatment, as non-viable Group A will be detected.

Ordering Mnemonic BSGADNACPT Code 87651 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 - 2 days

CollectionSpecimen ThroatSpecimen Container Routine (dual swab) culture transport (Liquid Amies or Liquid

Stuart medium)Minimum Amount dual swab in transport mediumOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesNegative for Beta Strep Group A (S. pyogenes) DNA not detected

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Transport samples refrigerated (2 - 8°C) or at room temperature

(21 - 27°C)

Beta Strep Group A DNA ProbeTest Includes: Detection of Strep Group A (S. pyogenes) DNA, by NAAT.



Test Includes: Cholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Total Bile Acids Ordering Mnemonic BILEACIDSCPT Code 83789 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Overnight fasting is preferred.



Bile Acids, Fractionated & Total



Ordering Mnemonic BILE ACID TOTALCPT Code 82239 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Patient must fast a minimum of 8 hours prior to collection.



Bile Acids, Total



Ordering Mnemonic DBILCPT Code 82248 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 0.0-0.3 mg/dl


Bilirubin, Direct



Ordering Mnemonic BILTCPT Code 82247 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Bilirubin, Total



Ordering Mnemonic BFTBILCPT Code Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Body fluidSpecimen Container Clean, dry container with no additivesMinimum Amount 1 mL fluid Other Specimen Requirements


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Separate plasma and freeze if testing will not be performed within

4 hours, otherwise ship ambient

Bilirubin, Total Body Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic BKPCRBLDCPT Code 87799 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE within 8 hours of collection



BK Quant. PCR (Plasma/Serum)



Ordering Mnemonic BKPCRURCPT Code 87799 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE



BK Quant. PCR (Urine)



Ordering Mnemonic AFBBC CPT Code 87116, plus others as

indicated, at addi-tional cost



CollectionSpecimen Blood Specimen Container Yellow SPS Tube Minimum AmountOther Specimen Requirements

Draw in morning so it can be sent out same day; Do not use Yellow ACD tubes.



Blood Culture, Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB)



Ordering Mnemonic BC (note request for fungal culture)CPT Code 87103 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 30 days

CollectionSpecimen BloodSpecimen Container Bactec vialsMinimum Amount Blood in special enrichment broth, aerobic & anaerobicOther Specimen Requirements

Blood culture collection vials available from the Microbiology department; 1 test order includes set (aerobic & anaerobic) or 1 pediatric vial. Must Specify collection site & collection times on vials.

Reference RangesNo growth


Blood Culture (Fungal), Constant Monitoring (Automated)Test Includes: Routine Blood cultures held for 30 days to r/o suspected fungal isolates



Ordering Mnemonic BCCPT Code 87040 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 5 days

CollectionSpecimen BloodSpecimen Container Bactec vials Minimum Amount Blood in special enrichment broth, aerobic & anaerobicOther Specimen Requirements

Blood culture collection vials available from the Microbiology department; 1 test order includes set (aerobic & anaerobic) or 1 pediatric vial. Must Specify collection site & collection times on vials.



Blood Culture (Routine, Bacterial), Constant Monitoring (Automated)Test Includes: 2 Vial Set Includes: Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture, Identification & Susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic PTTYPECPT Code 86900, 86901 Department Blood BankTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Pink - top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mL PlasmaOther Specimen Requirements



Blood Group & RhTest Includes: ABO, Rh(D)



Ordering Mnemonic BFCCPT Code 87075, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Sterile Body FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Body fluid specimenOther Specimen Requirements

Must identify source/body site (Fluids from Sterile body sites only, other drainage fluids see wound type cultures).



Body Fluid Culture, Sterile Site, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic BONECULTCPT Code 87070, 87075, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 5-7 days

CollectionSpecimen Surgical Bone fragmentSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Bone BiopsyOther Specimen Requirements

Add sterile saline to keep moist; Must identify source/body site.


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Room Temp. Ship STAT for processing.

Bone Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Aerobic & Anaerobic cultures, gram stain, identification & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic LYMEWBCPT Code 86617 x 2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Borrelia Burgdorferi Ab, IgG, IgM, Immunoblot




CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container PLASTIC EDTA lavender-top tubesMinimum Amount 1 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements

Only Collect specimen in Plastic EDTA Lavender Top



Brain Natriuretic Peptide, BNP



Ordering Mnemonic BRONCCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Bronchial wash, lavage or brushSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount >1 mL washings or lavage, brush sample in 2 mL salineOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNo pathogens noted


Bronchial Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic CRPCPT Code 86140 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult <0.5 mg/dl


C- Reactive Protein (CRP)



Ordering Mnemonic C1IFCPT Code 86161 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum FROZENSpecimen Container Red-top tubeMinimum Amount 0.4 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE



C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Func.



Ordering Mnemonic C1ECPT Code 86160 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, FROZENSpecimen Container Red-top tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Separate serum from cells within 30 to 60 minutes after collection

C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic C3CPT Code 86160 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 88-201 mg/dl


C3, Serum








C4, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic CA199CPT Code 86301 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





CA 19-9



Ordering Mnemonic CA27CPT Code 86300 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





CA 27.29



Ordering Mnemonic CA125MCPT Code 86304 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult <35 U/mL


CA 125



Ordering Mnemonic CADBCPT Code 82300 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube. Submit original tube.Minimum Amount 0.6 mLOther Specimen Requirements


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Sampling time is not critical for industrial exposure monitoring.

Cadmium, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic CALCITONINCPT Code 82308 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, FROZENSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.5 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements



Calcitonin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic VD125CPT Code 82652 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements




Calcitriol (1,25 di-OH Vit D)



Ordering Mnemonic CACPT Code 82310 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 8.5-10.5 mg/dL Pediatric

Age0 d. - 6 d. 6 d. - 2 yr.

7.2 - 12 mg/dL9 - 11


Critical Values Adult

<6 & >13 mg/dL

Pediatric

Age:0 d. - 6 d. 6 d. - 2 yr.

<7 & >12.5 mg/dL<6 & >13

Calcium



Ordering Mnemonic CAICPT Code 82330 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Centrifuge and send unopened Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) with vacuum intact. It is critical that vacuum not be disrupted.



Calcium, Ionized, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic UCARCPT Code 82340 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Clean, dry urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference Ranges


Calcium, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic UCAL24CPT Code 82340 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container 24 Hour urine ContainerMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquot of urineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 50-400 mg/24hr


Calcium, Urine 24 - Hour



Ordering Mnemonic CALPROTECTINPCPT Code 83993 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Stool collection container Minimum Amount 0.3 gOther Specimen Requirements



Calprotectin



Ordering Mnemonic CA153PCPT Code 86300 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Cancer Antigen (CA) 15-3



Ordering Mnemonic CANDIDAABSCPT Code 86628 x3 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Candida Antibodies IgG, IgA, IgMTest Includes: C. albicans IgG, IgA, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic CANNCPT Code 80101 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Two gray-top (sodium fluoride) tubesMinimum Amount 4 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Cannabinoid Screen, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic UTHCCPT Code 80307 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Urine in clean, dry container with no additivesMinimum Amount 10 mL random urineOther Specimen Requirements



Cannabinoid, urine (THC)



Ordering Mnemonic TEGCPT Code 80156 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tube (Do NOT use barrier tube)Minimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 8.0-12.0 mg/L



Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Total



Ordering Mnemonic CO2CPT Code 82374 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 21.0-32.0 mEq/L


Critical Values Adult <15 mEq/L

>40 mEq/L

Carbon Dioxide, CO2



Ordering Mnemonic CARBOXYHGBCPT Code 82375 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Submit original FULL, UNOPENED tube.Minimum Amount 0.6 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Refrigerate immediately after collection. Do not remove cap.



Carbon Monoxide, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic CRPHSCPT Code 86141 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult Low <1.0 mg/L

Average 1.0 - 3.0 mg/L High >3.0 mg/L


Cardio CRP



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 86147 x 2 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 3 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements




Cardiolipin Ab w/reflex IgG, M Test Includes: Reflexes IgG and IgM if positive



Ordering Mnemonic CARNFRCPT Code 82379 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, FROZENSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE



Carnitine, Total and FreeTest Includes: Carnitine total, Carnitine free, esterified/free ratio



Ordering Mnemonic CAROCPT Code 82380 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, PROTECTED FROM LIGHT Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST); cover tube completely, top

and bottom, with aluminum foil. Minimum Amount 1.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Protect from light. CRITICAL FROZEN.



Carotene, Beta



Ordering Mnemonic CATFPCPT Code 82384 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Pre-chilled NA Hep Green Top Tube Minimum Amount 2.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Centrifuge and transfer plasma to labeled plastic transport tube. FREEZE immediately (within one hour after collection) at -20ºC.Draw in a pre-chilled green top (sodium heparin) vacutainer and keep on ice. Patient should be relaxed in a supine or upright position before being drawn.



Catecholamines Fractionated, PlasmaTest Includes: Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, and Total Catecholamines



Ordering Mnemonic CATFUCPT Code 82384, 82570 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine 24 hourSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements

Instruct patient to void at 8 AM & discard specimen. Then collect all urine including final specimen voided at end of 24 hour collection period (i.e., 8 AM to 8AM).



Catecholamines, Urine, Fractionated, 24 HourTest Includes: Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Creatinine



Ordering Mnemonic CATFURDCPT Code 82384, 82570 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (random)Specimen Container Plastic urine cupMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements

Send to lab within 4 hours of collection.



Catecholamines, Urine, Free, RandomTest Includes: Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Creatinine



Ordering Mnemonic CTIPCULTCPT Code 97070 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Venous catheter tipSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Distal Tip of intravenous catheterOther Specimen Requirements

Distal tip of intravenous catheter submitted; Note venous catheter type.

Reference RangesNo Growth or No significant growth


Catheter Tip Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, identification & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic CBCDCPT Code 85025 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Lavender top tube with EDTA as anticoagulant Minimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood Other Specimen Requirements



CBC with Differential & PlateletTest Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet count, MPV, Automated differential



Ordering Mnemonic CBCCPT Code 85027 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood Other Specimen Requirements



CBC without Differential (Hemogram), Whole BloodTest Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet count, MPV



Ordering Mnemonic CCPABCPT Code 86200 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





CCP Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic CD4CPT Code 86361 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 3 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-5 mL whole bloodOther Specimen Requirements

Specimen kept at room temp


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Specimen kept at room temp

CD4 Test Includes: WBC, Lymphs absolute and %, CD4 cells absolute and %



Ordering Mnemonic TANDBCELLCPT Code 86360, 86361 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 3 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulant Minimum Amount 1-5 mL whole bloodOther Specimen Requirements



CD4/CD8 Test Includes: WBC, Lymphs absolute and %, CD4 cells absolute and %, CD3 cells absolute and %, CD8 cells absolute and %, CD19 cells absolute and %, CD4/CD8 ratio



Ordering Mnemonic HNK1CPT Code 86356, 86357 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Yellow ACD-A tube and lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount Tube must be fullOther Specimen Requirements

Maintain specimen at room temperature.



CD57 Short PanelTest Includes: CD57 absolute and %, WBC, Lymphs absolute and %



Ordering Mnemonic CEACPT Code 82378 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 0-5.0 ng/mL


CEA



Ordering Mnemonic CELIACCPT Code 83516 (x3), 86255,

82784Department Immunology




Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Room temp

Celiac Serology Test Includes: Total IgA, Gliadin IgG Ab, Gliadin IgA Ab, Endomysial Ab, Tissue Transglutaminase Ab



Ordering Mnemonic BFCCCopiesCPT Code 89051 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tube or lavender-top tube. Minimum Amount 1 mL fluid.Other Specimen Requirements



Cell Count w/Diff, Fluid Test Includes: WBC, RBC, differential (if enough cells are present)



Ordering Mnemonic CERUCPT Code 82390 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Separate serum from cells within 45 min. of collection.



Ceruloplasmin



Ordering Mnemonic CHIKABSCPT Code 86790 x 2 (Plus 86790

each titer, at addi-tional cost)






Chikungunya Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titer



Ordering Mnemonic CHLPNABCPT Code 86631, 86632 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Chlamydia Pneumoniae (IgG/M) A6Test Includes: C. pneumoniae IgG and IgM



Ordering Mnemonic CHLPSABCPT Code 86631, 86632 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Chlamydia PSITTACI IgG/MTest Includes: C. psittaci IgG and IgM



Ordering Mnemonic CHLAS for swab. CHLAU for urineCPT Code Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Swab or UrineSpecimen Container Females: Endocervical swab in multi-Collect Specimen Collection

Kit or urine in multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit or a sterile plastic urine container.Males: Urethral swab submitted in multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit or urine in multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit or a sterile plastic urine container.

Minimum Amount 4 ml if urine Other Specimen Requirements

If collecting a urine sample, collect the first 15-60mL only of voided urine (first part of stream);Urine may be submitted in multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit (follow instructions on package) or in a Yellow top (no additive) Urinalysis Tube or in a sterile plastic urine containerClean catch urine is NOT appropriate for this testing.



Chlamydia trachomatis Amplified Probe - DNA Detection



Ordering Mnemonic CHLTRCUL CPT Code 87110 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Swab Specimen Container Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport mediumMinimum Amount 1 swabOther Specimen Requirements

Contact Lab if collection instructions are needed. Must identify source/body site.



Chlamydia trachomatis Culture



Ordering Mnemonic CHLAS and GCS for swab, CHLAU and GCU for urine samplesCPT Code Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Minimum Amount 4 mL of urineOther Specimen Requirements

If collecting a urine sample, collect the first 15-60mL only of voided urine (first part of stream);Urine may be submitted in multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit (follow instructions on package) or in a Yellow top (no additive) Urinalysis Tube or in a sterile plastic urine containerClean catch urine is NOT appropriate for this testing.



Chlamydia Trachomatis/GC Amplified Probe - DNA DetectionTest Includes: C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae



Ordering Mnemonic CLCPT Code 82435 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




96-110 mmol/L

Pediatric

0 d. - 12 yr. 95 - 108 mmol/L


Chloride



Ordering Mnemonic UCLRANCPT Code 82436 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile Urine ContainerMinimum Amount 1ml Random UrineOther Specimen Requirements



Chloride, Urine (Random)



Ordering Mnemonic UCL24CPT Code 82436 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Urine container for aliquot of 24 hour urine,Collect urine without

preservative.Minimum Amount 10 mL aliquot of urineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 75-200 mEq/24 Hour


Chloride, Urine (24-Hour)



Ordering Mnemonic CHLORPRCPT Code 80342 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red-top tube. Do NOT use a Gold-top serum separator tube (SST).Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)



Ordering Mnemonic CHOLCPT Code 82465 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult <200 optimal

200-239 borderline high >240 high


Cholesterol, Total



Ordering Mnemonic CHOLDNCPT Code 82480, 82482 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma AND whole bloodSpecimen Container 2 lavender-top (EDTA) tubes Minimum Amount 0.1 mL plasma and 1 mL whole bloodOther Specimen Requirements

Separate plasma from cells for one lavender-top tube, only. Place in transport tube and mark “plasma”. Do NOT separate other EDTA tube.



Cholinesterase, Plasma and RBCTest Includes: Cholinesterase Plasma and RBC



Ordering Mnemonic THCGCPT Code 84702 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1 mL serum Other Specimen Requirements




Non-pregnant females: 1 - 3 mIU/ml


Chorionic Gonadotrophin, Human (Beta-hCG), Quant.



Ordering Mnemonic CHRACPT Code 86316 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Chromogranin - A



Ordering Mnemonic URTICARIACPT Code 86352 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)After consulting with their physician, patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should stop their medication for 2 weeks prior to draw.



Chronic Urticaria



Ordering Mnemonic UCITRCPT Code 82507 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Random Urine Specimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservative Minimum Amount 5.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Citrate, Urine - Random



Ordering Mnemonic UCIT24CPT Code 82507, 82570 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine 24 hourSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 2.5 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements

Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24 hour collection period (i.e., 8 AM the next morning.)



Citric Acid (Citrate), Urine



CK Isoenzymes (CKMB w/index)Test Includes: CK, CKMB, CKMB Index

Ordering Mnemonic CKMBCPT Code 82553 & 82550 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Critical Values Adult CK

CKMBCKMB Index

22 - 269 U/L0.5 - 3.6 ng/mL 0 - 5 RI



Ordering Mnemonic CKCPT Code 82550 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





CK, Total



Ordering Mnemonic CLLFISHCPT Code Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Green-top (Heparin) tube Minimum Amount 1 mL Other Specimen Requirements



CLL FISH Panel Test Includes: CLL FISH Panel



Ordering Mnemonic CLONAZCPT Code 80346 (G0480) Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Clonazepam



Ordering Mnemonic CDIFFCPT Code 87324, 87449, reflex

87493 if appropriate Department Microbiology


CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount 5g random stool specimen Other Specimen Requirements

Stool specimens are only stable for 1 hour at room temperature or 24 hours if refrigerated.

Reference RangesNegative for Toxigenic C. difficile


Clostridium Difficile (CDIF) Toxin,A/B Assay Panel Test Includes: Panel includes CDIF EIA Toxin A/B and GDH (C.difficile) antigen, with reflex to CDIF PCR for all indeterminate EIA samples.



Ordering Mnemonic CLOZCPT Code 80159 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender top (EDTA) tube Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Clozapine (Clozaril)Test Includes: Clozapine, Norclozapine, Total (cloz + Nor cloz)



Ordering Mnemonic CLORAZCPT Code 80346 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red-top tube. Do NOT use a Gold-top serum separator tube (SST). Minimum Amount 0.4 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Specimen should be collected prior to next dose unless otherwise noted.



Clorazepate (Tranxene)



Ordering Mnemonic CMVDNAPCRCPT Code 87497 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE



CMV Quant. DNA PCR (Plasma)



Ordering Mnemonic CMVDNAURCPT Code 87497 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



CMV Quant. DNA PCR (Urine)



Ordering Mnemonic COBWBCPT Code 82495, 83018 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Cobalt and ChromiumTest Includes: Cobalt, Chromium



Ordering Mnemonic UCOCCPT Code 80307 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container 10 mL Urine, no additivesMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements



Cocaine, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic COCCABCPT Code 86635 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Coccidioides Abs



Ordering Mnemonic C1QICCPT Code 82542 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZEN and PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Green-top (heparin) tube. Cover tube completely, top and

bottom, with aluminum foil. Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Draw blood into chilled green-top tube. Keep unopened vacuum tube on ice before processing. Plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Protect from light

Coenzyme Q10, Total



Ordering Mnemonic COLDCPT Code 86157 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red-top tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Do not refrigerate prior to centrifugation. Transport to lab immediately to incubate at 37º C while clotting


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions After clotting, separate serum from cells.

Cold Agglutinin Titer, Quant



Ordering Mnemonic COMC1QCPT Code 86160 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Centrifuge specimen within 1 hour



Complement C1q, Quant.



Ordering Mnemonic C2CPT Code 86160 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red-top tubeMinimum Amount 0.1 mLOther Specimen Requirements




Complement C2








Complement C3, Serum








Complement C4, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic CH50TCPT Code 86162 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, FROZENSpecimen Container Plain red top tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Allow specimen to clot at room temperature for 60 to 65 minutes. Remove serum after centrifugation, place in plastic transport tube, and FREEZE immediately.



Complement, Total (CH50)



Complete Blood Count (CBC)Test Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet count, MPV

Ordering Mnemonic CBCCPT Code 85027 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Lavender top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood Other Specimen Requirements



Critical Values Adult Refer to individual tests Pediatric Refer to individual tests



Ordering Mnemonic DOACPT Code 80307(x6) Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container 10 mL Urine, no additives. Minimum Amount 10 mL urine.Other Specimen Requirements



Comprehensive Drug Screen Test Includes: Amphetamines Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine metabolite, Opiates & THC metabolite



Ordering Mnemonic CMPCPT Code 80053 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Comprehensive Metabolic Chemistry PanelTest Includes: Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, eGFR, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Anion Gap, Calcium, Total protein, Albumin, Total Bilirubin, AST, ALT, Alk phos



Ordering Mnemonic DATCPT Code 86880 Department Blood BankTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Pink top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mL PlasmaOther Specimen Requirements



Coombs, DirectTest Includes: DAT (poly)



Ordering Mnemonic DAT & ABSMETHODCPT Code Direct: 86880 In-

direct: 86850Department Blood Bank


CollectionSpecimen Whole Blood & PlasmaSpecimen Container Pink-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mL PlasmaOther Specimen Requirements



Coombs, Direct & IndirectTest Includes: DAT (poly), Antibody Screen



Ordering Mnemonic ABSMETHODCPT Code 86885 Department Blood BankTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




Coombs, Indirect (Antibody Screen)



Ordering Mnemonic COPPLCPT Code 82525 x2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Packed RBC and plasmaSpecimen Container Royal-blue (EDTA) tubeMinimum AmountOther Specimen Requirements

Both packed cells and plasma are required. Separate before shipping. Transfer RBC’s and plasma into separate plastic acid washed, trace metal free tubes.



Copper, Plasma and RBCTest Includes: Copper plasma and RBC



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code

COP82525



CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Dark blue tube, no additive Minimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Serum must be separated from cells in 45 min. into a metal free container.



Copper, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic UCOPPCPT Code 82525 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (24-hour)Specimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 3.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Copper, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic CORDCPT Code DAT: 86880

ABO/Rh: 86900, 86901



CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Pink-top or Lavender top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Cord Blood WorkupTest Includes: DAT (poly) & ABO/Rh (D) Type



Ordering Mnemonic CORTCPT Code 82533 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)* note time drawnMinimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements

Separate cells ASAP. Note time drawn

Reference RangesAdult 8 am: 5-23.0 ug/dl


Cortisol (AM)



Ordering Mnemonic CORTCPT Code 82533 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)* note time drawnMinimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements

Separate cells ASAP. Note time drawn

Reference RangesAdult 4 pm: 3-16.0 ug/dl

8 pm: <5.0 ug/dl


Cortisol (PM)



Ordering Mnemonic CORTSALCPT Code 82530 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Freshly collected salivaSpecimen Container SalivetteMinimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Cortisol, Saliva



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 82533 x2 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container 2 Serum specimens labeled with time intervals drawn in Gold-top

serum separator tube (SST). Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Draw a baseline specimen. Administer Cortrosyn (Cosyntropin) by IM or IV. Draw additional specimens at 30 (low dose test) or 60 (high dose test) minutes after Cortrosyn (Cosyntropin) administration. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible. Mark all tubes with time and date drawn. NOTE: Cortrosyn (Cosyntropin) is not supplied by the laboratory.

Reference RangesAdult High dose test: Normal response at 60 minutes: Increase from

baseline >=20 ug/dLLow Dose Test: Normal response at 30 minutes: Increase from baseline >=18 ug/dL


Cortisol Stimulation Test Includes: Cortisol (baseline and 30 or 60 minute post dose, depending on dosage of Cortrosyn given)



CPT Code 82533 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Separate cells ASAP

Reference RangesAdult 8 am: 5-23.0 ug/dl

4 pm: 3-16.0 ug/dl 8 pm: <5.0 ug/dl


Cortisol, Total, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic UCORTF24CPT Code 82530 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine 24 hourSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements

Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (i.e., 8 AM the next morning)



Cortisol, Urinary Free



Ordering Mnemonic COXBPCPT Code 86658 x6 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Coxsackie Virus Group B AbTest Includes: Coxsackie B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6








C-Peptide



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 84152 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 0-3.0 ng/mL


cPSA



Ordering Mnemonic PSATFCPT Code 84153 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST). Minimum Amount 0.3 mL SerumOther Specimen Requirements




C-PSA (complexed) - Free PSA profile Test Includes: Total PSA, Complexed PSA, Free PSA (calculated), % Free PSA






Reference RangesAdult Low <1.0 mg/L

Average 1.0 - 3.0 mg/L High >3.0 mg/L


C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity



Ordering Mnemonic CREATCPT Code 82565 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




Male: 0.7 - 1.3 mg/dl Female: 0.5 - 1.1

Pediatric

Age:0 d. - 4 yr.4 yr. - 13 yr

0.4 - 0.7 mg/dl0.5 - 1.0


Critical Values Adult >12 mg/dL

Creatinine




CollectionSpecimen Urine & SerumSpecimen Container Urine container for aliquot of 24 hour urine & Gold-top serum

separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 10 mL aliquot of well mixed 24 hour urine and 1 mL serum.Other Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 100-135 mL/min


Creatinine ClearanceTest Includes: Serum Creatinine, 24 hour Urine Creatinine, Creatinine Clearance



Ordering Mnemonic UCREATRCPT Code 82570 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile Urine ContainerMinimum Amount 10 mL UrineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesNo reference range


Creatinine, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic UCREA24CPT Code 82570 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Urine container for aliquot of 24 hour urineMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquot of urineOther Specimen Requirements

10 mL aliquot of well-mixed 24 hour urine with NO preservative.

Reference RangesAdult 800-2000 mg/24 hour


Creatinine, Urine 24-Hour



Ordering Mnemonic XMIGGCPT Code 86922 Department Blood BankTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Pink - top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-6 mL Other Specimen Requirements

Do NOT separate


Crossmatch, AHG (full)



Ordering Mnemonic XMISCPT Code 86920 Department Blood BankTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Pink - top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-6 mL Other Specimen Requirements

Do NOT separate


Crossmatch, Immediate spin



Ordering Mnemonic CRYOGCPT Code 82595 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 3 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be kept at 37ºC while clotting for 1 hour. Centrifuge immediately and separate serum from cells and transfer serum into a clean transport tube.



Cryoglobulin, Ql, Serum, Rflx



Ordering Mnemonic CRYWCPT Code 87328 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Para-pak collection set or Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Para-pak O&P collection set or 0.5g fresh unpreserved stoolOther Specimen Requirements

Ova and Parasite collection vials(pink & gray top vials) containing ZN-PVA and 10% Formalin preservative. Alternate Specimens is Fresh unpreserved stool refrigerated less than 48 hours old or frozen.

Reference RangesNegative for Cryptosporidium antigen

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Preserved: Room Temp

Unpreserved: Refrigerate

Cryptosporidium Antigen Rapid EIA, StoolTest Includes: Rapid test for Cryptosporidium antigen



Ordering Mnemonic BFCRYCPT Code 89060 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Clean, dry containerMinimum Amount 10 mL Body FluidOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesNone seen


Crystal Id, Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic BFCRYCPT Code 89060 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Synovial FluidSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulant, or clean, dry

containerMinimum Amount 2 mL body fluidOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesNone seen


Crystal Id, Synovial Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic CSFCCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 5 days

CollectionSpecimen CSFSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL CSFOther Specimen Requirements

CSF specimen must be aspirated aseptically from the patient and promptly injected into a sterile plastic tube; Transport to lab STAT.



CSF Culture Test Includes: Bacterial culture, gram stain, identification & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic HLCYCLOCPT Code 80158 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole blood Specimen Container Lavender (EDTA) tube Minimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Cyclosporine A



Ordering Mnemonic CYSTUCPT Code 82131 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (24-hour)Specimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 2.5 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements

Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all the urine, including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24 hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning)



Cystine, Quantitative, Urine



CPT Code 86644 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 7 days





Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Ab, IgG



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 86645 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 7 days





Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Ab, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic DATCPT Code 86880 Department Blood BankTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Pink - top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mL PlasmaOther Specimen Requirements



DAT, Direct Antiglobulin Test



Ordering Mnemonic DDIMERCPT Code 85379 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Blue-top tube with Sodium Citrate as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mL plasma Other Specimen Requirements

Sample must be received in lab within 4 hours of draw

Reference RangesAdult <230 ng/mL


D-Dimer



Ordering Mnemonic DHEASCPT Code 82627 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1 mL serum Other Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesAdult Age Male Female

17-19 97.8-667.5 ug/dL 72.3-550.9 ug/dL20-24 142.6-391.0 94.8-370.725-34 182.7-533.4 53.8-334.6 35-44 84.9-476.1 68.9-301.845-54 71.6-441.2 26-20955-64 (females >55) 33.8-228.8 30.5-122.865-74 25.0-131.2>74 32.8-102.2


Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS)



Ordering Mnemonic DENGUEGMCPT Code 86790 x 2 RUO Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection



Dengue Fever IgG, IgM Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic VALPCPT Code 80164 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Depakene (Valproic Acid) Total



CPT Code 80335(G0480) Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Desipramine, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic DEXACPT Code 82542 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 1.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Separate serum from cells within 1 hour



Dexamethasone



Ordering Mnemonic DHEACPT Code 82626 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain Red Top Tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)



Ordering Mnemonic BFCCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 5 days

CollectionSpecimen Peritoneal Dialysate fluidSpecimen Container 2 sterile plain red vacuatainer tubes Minimum Amount Dialysis fluid specimenOther Specimen Requirements



Dialysate (Peritoneal) Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification & susceptibilities



CPT Code 85007 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulant Minimum Amount 1-5 mL whole bloodOther Specimen Requirements



Differential, WBC, Manual Test Includes: WBC, manual differential





Reference RangesAdult 0.5-2.0 ng/ml


Critical Values Adult >2 ng/mL

Digoxin (Lanoxin)



Ordering Mnemonic DIHYDCPT Code 80327, G6047 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum FROZENSpecimen Container Plain red top tube Minimum Amount 0.6 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Serum must be separated from cells within 1 hour of venipuncture.



Dihydrotestosterone








Dilantin (Phenytoin) - Total



CPT Code 86317 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Diphtheria Antitoxoid Ab



Ordering Mnemonic DISOPYCPT Code 80299 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain Red Top TubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Disopyramide



Ordering Mnemonic DOXEPNLCPT Code 80335 (G0480) Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain Red Top Tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Doxepin



Test Includes: Includes: Benzodiazepines (Oxazepam), Cocaine (as Benzoylecgonine and m-Hydroxybenzylecgonine), Opiates (Codeine, Hydrocodone, Morphine, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone), Methadone/EDDP, PCP (Phencyclidine), Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, THC (Cannabis)Ordering Mnemonic MDSCPT Code 80307, 80324, 80346,

80353, 80358, 80361,83992, (G0480), plus 80349 THC confrim.

Department Reference


CollectionSpecimen Meconium (blackish material) excreted until milk/formula

based stool (yellow-green) appears Specimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 1 g Other Specimen Requirements



Drug Abuse Screen, Meconium 7




ECHAFGM86666 x 2







E. Chaffeensis - HME (Monocytic)Test Includes: E. Chaffeensis IgG, E. Chaffeensis IgM



Ordering Mnemonic EARCCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Ear canal, non-woundSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements

Must Identify source/body site.

Reference RangesNo Pathogens noted


Ear Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic EBVEAPCPT Code 86663 x2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





EBV Early Antigen Ab Prof, QNTest Includes: EBV early Ag diffuse, EBV early Ag restricted



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 86235 (x 2) Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 3 days





ENA Ab (Sm/RNP) Test Includes: Anti-Sm and Anti-RNP



Ordering Mnemonic ENDOMYSIALCPT Code 86255 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon - Fri Turn Around Time 2 day





Endomysial Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic ENVCCPT Code 87070 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Environmental surfaceSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements

For infection control purposes only, for post-disinfection assessment.



Environmental CultureTest Includes: Culture, descriptive identification



Ordering Mnemonic EOSSCPT Code 89190 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Nasal SmearSpecimen Container Glass slide placed in slide holderMinimum Amount 1 slideOther Specimen Requirements

Air dried smear

Reference RangesAdult None seen


Eosinophil Count, Nasal Smear



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 85999 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 0 - 0.5 X103/uL


Eosinophils, Absolute



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 86664,86665 (x2) Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Epstein-Barr Ab panel Test Includes: EBV Capsid Antigen, IgG and IgM Antibodies, EBV Nuclear antigen, EBV Early antigen








Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum



CPT Code 85651 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Black top ESR tube with sodium citrate OR lavender top with EDTAMinimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood Other Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult Males <50 years old 0-15 mm/Hr

>50 years old 0-20

Females <50 years old 0-20 mm/Hr >50 years old 0-30


ESR






Reference RangesAdult Menstruating females (by day in cycle relative to LH peak)

Follicular phase (-12 to -4 days) 19.5 – 144.2 pg/ml Midcycle (-3 to +2 days) 63.9 – 356.7 Luteal phase (+4 to +12 days) 55.8 – 214.2 Post-menopausal Females (untreated) 0 – 118.2

Male 0-39.8 pg/ml


Estradiol, E2



Ordering Mnemonic FESTRADIOLCPT Code 82670 x 2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Estradiol, Free




ESTRIOL82677



CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tubeMinimum Amount 0.3 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements




Estriol, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic ESTFCPT Code 82671 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Estrogens, Fractionated



CPT Code 82679 x2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, FROZENSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 3 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max) FREEZE



Estrogen Metabolism AssessmentTest Includes: 2-Hydroxyestrone, 16 alpha Hydroxyestrone, 2/16 alpha Hydroxyestrone








Estrogens, Total



Ordering Mnemonic ESTRONESCPT Code 82679 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain Red Top TubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Estrone



Ordering Mnemonic ETOHSCPT Code 80168 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Ethosuximide








Ethyl Alcohol - Serum







Ethyl Alcohol - Urine



Ordering Mnemonic ETHYLGLUCCPT Code 80307 screen, plus

80321 (G0480) if con-firmed



CollectionSpecimen Urine Specimen Container Screw-capped plastic urine cup Minimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Ethyl Glucoronide Screen with EtG/EtS Confirmation, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic EYECULTCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Eye sourceSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements




Eye Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification & susceptibilities




PTGENE81240



CollectionSpecimen Whole blood Specimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Factor II, DNA Analysis



Ordering Mnemonic CPT Code

LEIDEN81241



CollectionSpecimen Whole blood Specimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 3 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Factor V Leiden Mutation



Ordering Mnemonic F7CPT Code 85230 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Light Blue 3.2% Sodium Citrate Tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Factor VII Activity




CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Blue-top (sodium citrate) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Factor VIII Activity



Ordering Mnemonic FIXNACT CPT Code 85730, 85732 x 3,

85240, 85335Department Reference Lab


CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Light Blue 3.2% Sodium Citrate Tubes Minimum Amount 3.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements

CRITICAL FROZEN. Draw 3 tubes.



Factor VIII Inhibitor Panel



Ordering Mnemonic FA9CPT Code 85250 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Light blue 3.2% Sodium Citrate Tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Factor IX Activity



Ordering Mnemonic F10CPT Code 85260 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Light blue 3.2% Sodium Citrate Tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Factor X Activity



Ordering Mnemonic FFATCPT Code 82710 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container IATA-approved transport container Minimum AmountOther Specimen Requirements

The patient should be on a diet consisting of 50-150g of fat per day for three days prior to the study. Do not overfill container. If collection exceeds the 500 mL (500 g), use separate containers.



Fat, Fecal Quantitative 72-Hour Collec-tion




CollectionSpecimen Stool (fresh random)Specimen Container Screw-capped plastic vialMinimum Amount 0.5 gOther Specimen Requirements


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Do NOT contaminate outside of container; do not overfill

container.

Fecal Fat, Qualitative



Ordering Mnemonic FECWBCCPT Code 89055 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount 1 gram of stool submitted in a leak-proof feces container,

refrigerated 2-8º COther Specimen Requirements

Stool specimens are only stable for 2 hours at room temperature or 24 hours if refrigerated.

Reference RangesNo Polys noted


Fecal Leukocytes (Stool for WBC)Test Includes: Wet mount to detect & quantitate WBC



Ordering Mnemonic OCBLDCPT Code 82272 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Stool specimenSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Stool specimenOther Specimen Requirements



Fecal Occult Blood, Stool, Diagnostic (Guaiac Method)Test Includes: 1 sample to detect diagnostic presence of blood



Ordering Mnemonic FOBTCPT Code G0328 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Hemoccult-ICT cardsMinimum Amount Stool specimen OR Hemoccult-ICT patient screening kit Other Specimen Requirements

Patient collection kits (contain 3 cards) available from Microbiology



Fecal Occult Blood, Stool, Screening FOBT (Immunochemical)Test Includes: 1-3 patient collected cards for colorectal screening



Ordering Mnemonic OBSPECCPT Code 82270 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Hemoccult-SENSA cardsMinimum Amount Hemoccult-SENSA patient screening kit Other Specimen Requirements

SENSA patient collection cards are NOT distributed by our Lab, but can be tested if submitted. The Microbiology department provides Hemoccult-ICT cards which is a more sensitive method for colorectal screening, with no dietary restrictions



Fecal Occult Blood, Stool, Screening (Guaiac Method)Test Includes: 1-3 patient collected cards for colorectal screening



Ordering Mnemonic STRSCPT Code 84377 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Stool (fresh random)Specimen Container Screw-capped plastic vialMinimum Amount 0.5 gOther Specimen Requirements



Fecal Reducing Substances



Ordering Mnemonic UFENTCPT Code 80307 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Fentanyl (Urine)



Ordering Mnemonic FERRCPT Code 82728 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult Male: 26 - 388 ng/mL

Female: 8 - 252


Ferritin



Ordering Mnemonic FIBCPT Code 85384 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Blue-top tube with Sodium Citrate as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mL plasma Other Specimen Requirements

Sample must be received in lab within 4 hours of draw

Reference Ranges200 - 393 mg/dL



<100 mg/dL

Pediatric

0 d. - 1mo.,1d. <150 mg/dL

Fibrinogen



Ordering Mnemonic FLECACPT Code 80299 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red-top tube. Do not use Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Flecainide (Tambocor ™), Serum



Ordering Mnemonic FRGNBSCPT Code 87081, plus 87077 for

identification, and/or 87186 for suscep-tibility, at additional charges



CollectionSpecimen Rectal Swab Specimen Container Eswab Minimum AmountOther Specimen Requirements

Collect Mon-Thurs and send refrigerated



Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Organism, Culture



Ordering Mnemonic FOLCPT Code 82746 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 2.8 - 17.0 ng/ml


Folate, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic FSHCPT Code 83001 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1mL serumOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesAdult Females normally menstruating:

Follicular phase 1.1 - 9.6 mIU/ml Midcycle peak 2.3 - 20.9 Luteal phase 0.8 - 7.5

Pregnant 0.0 - 0.9 Postmenopausal 34.4 - 95.8 Contraceptives 1.5 - 16.1 Ovarian failure 11.5 - 91.1

Males: 20 - 69yrs. old 0.9 - 15.0 >70yrs. old 2.8 - 55.5


Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)



Ordering Mnemonic FOODCPT Code 86003 (X each item) Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon, Thurs Turn Around Time 3 days




Food Allergy ProfileTest Includes: (Life Lab’s Profile): Egg White, Cow’s Milk, Wheat, Corn, Peanut, Soybean, Tomato, Orange, Apple, Chicken



Ordering Mnemonic KALARATIOCPT Code 83883 x2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Free K+L Lt Chains, Quant., SerumTest Includes: Free Kappa, Free Lambda, Free Kappa/Lambda ratio



Ordering Mnemonic UKAPP CPT Code 83883 x2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (random or 24-hour)Specimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 1.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Free K+L Lt Chains, Quant., UrineTest Includes: Free Kappa, Free Lambda, Free Kappa/Lambda ratio



Ordering Mnemonic FRUCCPT Code 82985 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Fructosamine



Ordering Mnemonic FUNGABSCPT Code 86635, 86698, 86612,

86606 Department Reference


CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 1 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Fungal Antibodies Test Includes: Coccidioides Ab, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Blastomyces Ab, Aspergillus fumigatus, Histoplasma Ab



Ordering Mnemonic FUNGOCPT Code 87101 or 87102 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 4 Weeks

CollectionSpecimen Multiple source typesSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container or Culture swab, dependent on source.Minimum Amount 0.5 mL fluid, swab from identified source, or enough nail pieces or

skin scrapings to cover head of thumb tack, few pieces of hair.Other Specimen Requirements

Scraping, fluid or swab from any body site. Must Identify source/body site.Please contact Micobiology department in advance for cases of suspected Coccidioides, Histoplasma capsulatum or Blastomyces dermatidides.

Reference RangesNegative for Fungus; For genital, mucosal or diaper rash sites: Negative for yeast


Fungus CultureTest Includes: Fungal culture, Identification yeast & mold (genital, diaper rash and mucosal sites screened for yeast only)



Ordering Mnemonic FSOSCPT Code 87206 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1- 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Multiple source typesSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount 0.5 mL fluid, swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNo fungal elements noted


Fungal, Direct SmearTest Includes: Direct smear to detect yeast & fungal elements (note: direct smear not for hair, nail, skin, these specimens require KOH prep)



Ordering Mnemonic DGLUCANCPT Code 87449 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST).Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Fungitell Assay for (1,3)B-D-Glucans, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic G6PDCPT Code 82955 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container 1 lavender top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL (1 full Lavender tube)Other Specimen Requirements



G-6-PD, Quant.



Ordering Mnemonic GABCPT Code 80171 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain red-top tube. Do NOT use a Gold-top serum separator tube

(SST).Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Gabapentin (Neurontin), Serum



Ordering Mnemonic GAD65CPT Code 83520 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




GAD-65 Autoantibody



Ordering Mnemonic GENR (Random), GENPK (Peak), GENTR (Trough)CPT Code 80170 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult Trough: 0.5-2.0 mg/L

Peak: 5.0-10.0 mg/L


Critical Values Adult Trough: >2.0 mg/L

Peak: >25.0 mg/L

Garamycin (Gentamicin)



Ordering Mnemonic PARIETAL CPT Code 83516 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic GASTRINCPT Code 82941 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Overnight fasting required. CRITICAL FROZEN.



Gastrin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic GCS for swab or GCU for urine samplesCPT Code 87590 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Minimum Amount 4 ml if urineOther Specimen Requirements

If collecting a urine sample, collect the first 15-60mL only of voided urine (first part of stream);Urine may be submitted in multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit (follow instructions on package) or in a Yellow top (no additive) Urinalysis Tube or in a sterile plastic urine containerClean catch urine is NOT appropriate for this testing



GC Amplified Probe - DNA Detection



Ordering Mnemonic GCS and CHLAS for swab, GCU and CHLAU for urine samplesCPT Code CHLAS/U-87490,

GCS/U-87590Department Immunology




Minimum Amount 4 ml if urineOther Specimen Requirements

If collecting a urine sample, collect the first 15-60mL only of voided urine (first part of stream);Urine may be submitted in multi-Collect Specimen Collection Kit (follow instructions on package) or in a Yellow top (no additive) Urinalysis Tube or in a sterile plastic urine containerClean catch urine is NOT appropriate for this testing



GC/Chlamydia Trachomatis Amplified Probe - DNA Detection



Ordering Mnemonic GCCULTCPT Code 87081 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Genital sourcesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab in transport mediaOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNegative for Neisseria Gonorrhoeae


GC Culture ScreenTest Includes: Culture screen to identify presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Beta-lactamase testing performed on positive samples and isolate sent to reference lab for seceptibility testing.



Ordering Mnemonic GENITALCPT Code 87070 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Non-wound Genital sourcesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements

Culture swab in transport media; Must Identify source/body site.



Genital Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, identification of yeast, Beta Strep Group B, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Listeria, Gardnerella vaginalis or other predominant potentially significant pathogens and susceptibility testing when appropriate.



Ordering Mnemonic GGTCPT Code 82977 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





GGT



Ordering Mnemonic GIARDCPT Code 87329 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Para-pak O&P collection set, containing PVA and formalin preser-

vatives, Cary-Blair, C&S, Stuarts Transport Media or sterile plastic container.

Minimum Amount Para-pak O&P collection set or 0.5g fresh unpreserved stoolOther Specimen Requirements

Formalin and SAF preserved specimens can be stored frozen(< -20°C, refrigerated (2-8°C) are stable for 2 months. Cary-Blair or C&S deluted samples can be stored refrigerated and tested within 2 weeks or frozen and tested within 2 months.Fresh unpreserved samples and samples in Stuarts Transport Media should be tested as soon as possible, as storage for these condi-tions have not been validated.

Reference RangesNegative for Giardia lamblia antigen


Giardia Antigen, Rapid EIA, StoolTest Includes: Rapid test for Giardia antigen



Ordering Mnemonic GLU1CPT Code 82950 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container 1 Grey top tube with Potassium Oxalate as anticoagulant, Sodium

Fluoride as preservative.Minimum Amount 1 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements

Collect 1 hour specimen. Adult gestational: 50 gm dose oral glucose

Reference RangesAdult <140 mg/dL


Critical Values Adult <40 mg/dL

>400 mg/dL Pediatric

Glucose Challenge, 1-Hour (Gestational Diabetes Screen 1 Hour GTT)



Ordering Mnemonic CSFGLUCPT Code 82945 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Specimen Container Sterile plastic tube or red-top tube (plain) with no additiveMinimum Amount 1 mL (CSF)Other Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 40-80 mg/dL


Glucose, CSF



Ordering Mnemonic BFGLUCPT Code 82945 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tube or red-top tube (plain) with no additiveMinimum Amount 1 mL fluidOther Specimen Requirements

Reference Ranges


Glucose, Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic PGLUCPT Code 82947 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container 1 Grey top tube with Potassium Oxalate as

anticoagulant, Sodium Fluoride as preservativeMinimum Amount 1 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements


70-100 mg/dL

Pediatric

0 d. - 6 d.6 d. - 2 yr.2 yr. - 12 yr.

40 - 90 mg/dL60 - 11070 - 110



<40 & >400 mg/dL

Pediatric

0 d. - 6 d.6 d. - 2 yr.2 yr. - 12 yr.

<40 & >100 mg/dL<50 & >130<40 & >200

Glucose, Plasma



Ordering Mnemonic GLUCPT Code 82947 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Fasting patientCentrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)


70 - 100 mg/dL

Pediatric

0 d. - 6 d.6 d. - 2 yr.2 yr. - 12 yr.

40 - 90 mg/dL60 - 10070 - 100



<40 & >400 mg/dL

Pediatric

0 d. - 6 d.6 d. - 2 yr.2 yr. - 12 yr.

<40 & >130 mg/dL<40 & >140<40 & >200

Glucose, Serum



Glucose Tolerance, 2-Hour (Non Pregnant)Test Includes: Fasting and 2 hour glucoses

Ordering Mnemonic GTTCPT Code 82950, 82952 x2 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Grey top tube with Potassium Oxalate as anticoagulant, Sodium

Fluoride as preservative.Minimum Amount 1 mL plasma for EACH tolerance time intervalOther Specimen Requirements

Collect fasting and 2 hour specimens. Label each specimen appropriately indicating time drawn. Recommended dose for oral glucose tolerance test: Adult non-gestational diabetes: 75 gm Pediatric: 1.75 gm/kg of ideal body weight, maximum of 75 gm

Reference RangesAdult Fasting <100 mg/dL

120 minute <140 mg/dL



>400 mg/dL



Glucose Tolerance, 3-Hour (Gestational)Test Includes: Fasting and 1, 2 & 3 hour glucoses

Ordering Mnemonic GTTGESTCPT Code 82951, 82952 x3 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Grey top tube with Potassium Oxalate as anticoagulant, Sodium

Fluoride as preservative.Minimum Amount 1 mL plasma for EACH tolerance time intervalOther Specimen Requirements

Collect fasting 1, 2 and 3 hour specimens. Label each specimen appropriately indicating time drawn. Recommended dose for oral glucose tolerance test: Adult gestational diabetes: 100 gm

Reference RangesAdult Fasting <95 mg/dL

60 minute <180 mg/dL120 minute <155 mg/dL180 minute <140 mg/dL



>400 mg/dL



Ordering Mnemonic GLUTATHIONECPT Code 82978 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container ACD A TubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Glutathione



Ordering Mnemonic GSCPT Code 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Multiple source typesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport media or sterile plastic container. Minimum Amount Swab from identified source.Other Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNegative for Polys, Epithelial cells, No organisms noted


Gram Stain Test Includes: Direct Smear to detect bacteria, presence of polys (PMNs) and squamous epithelial cells



Ordering Mnemonic GRPBCCPT Code 87150, 87081, 87184

(if sensitivity required)Department Microbiology

Testing Frequency Batched Daily Turn Around Time 1-3 days

CollectionSpecimen Combined Vaginal/Rectal sampleSpecimen Container Routine Bacterial Culture (dual-swab) transport Minimum Amount 2 swabs in TransportOther Specimen Requirements

Not acceptable: culture transports with gel media.Stable up to 6 days refrigerated, or 24 hours at room temperature.

Reference RangesNegative for Beta Strep group B

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Stable up to 6 days Refrigerated, or 24 hours at room temperature.

Group B Strep Screen, by PCRTest Includes: Identification of Beta Streptococcus from Culture broth by PCR; Sensitivity testing performed for patient’s noted penicillin Allergic patients or upon provider request



Ordering Mnemonic GH CPT Code 83003 Department Reference Lab Testing Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold -top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 0.5 minimum Other Specimen Requirements

Patients should fast overnight. Freeze immediately.



Growth Hormone, Human



Ordering Mnemonic BREATHTEKCPT Code 83013 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Breath sample kitSpecimen Container Breath samples pre and post ingestion of Pranactin® from ADULTS

only. One blue sample bag labeled “baseline” and one pink sam-ple bag labeled “postdose”. Kit available at main lab

Minimum Amount 2 breath bagsOther Specimen Requirements



H. pylori Breath Test



Ordering Mnemonic HFLUCPT Code 86317 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Haemophilus Influenzae B IgG



Ordering Mnemonic HALDOLCPT Code 80173 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Red top tube. Do NOT use a gel (barrier) tube. Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Collect sample 11-17 hours after last dose.



Haloperidol (Haldol), Serum



Ordering Mnemonic HAPTOGLOBIN or HAPTCPT Code 83010 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Haptoglobin



Ordering Mnemonic HBVGENOCPT Code 87912 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum AmountOther Specimen Requirements



HBV Genotype/PrecoreTest Includes: HBV genotype, HBV precore mutation



Ordering Mnemonic HBVDNACPT Code 87517 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 2.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing)Other Specimen Requirements



HBV Real - Time PCR, Quant.



Ordering Mnemonic SPREGCPT Code 84703 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





hCG, QL, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic HCGUCPT Code 81025 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile container or clean, dry containerMinimum Amount 1 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

First morning specimen



hCG, QL, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic HCG QUANTCPT Code 84702 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Non-pregnant females: <2.0-5.2Postmenopausal females: <2.0-5.0


hCG, QN Serum



Ordering Mnemonic HCGTMCPT Code 84702 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 0.0-2.4 mIU/ml


hCG, Tumor, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic HCVRNAGENOCPT Code 87902 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



HCV Genotyping Non-Reflex



Ordering Mnemonic HDLCPT Code 83718 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult >40 optimal


HDL Cholesterol



Ordering Mnemonic HMUCPT Code 82175, 83655, 83825,

82570Department Reference Lab


CollectionSpecimen Urine (random)Specimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 3.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection.



Heavy Metals Panel, Urine, RandomTest Includes: Arsenic, lead and mercury



Ordering Mnemonic HMBCPT Code 82175, 83655, 83825 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube; submit original tube.Minimum Amount 2.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Heavy Metals Profile I, BloodTest Includes: Arsenic, lead, mercury



Ordering Mnemonic HEMETUCPT Code 82175, 83655, 83825 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (24 hour)Specimen Container Plastic urine container, no preservativeMinimum Amount 5.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Heavy Metals Profile II, Urine, 24 hourTest Includes: Arsenic, lead, mercury



Ordering Mnemonic HPYAG STLCPT Code 86677 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




Helicobacter Pylori IgG, Abs



Ordering Mnemonic HPYLIGMCPT Code 86677 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Helicobacter Pylori, IgM Ab



Ordering Mnemonic HPYLABSCPT Code 86677 x3 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Helicobacter Pylori, IgM, IgG, IgA AbTest Includes: H. pylori IgG, IgA, IgM



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 87338 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Sterile screw cap vialMinimum Amount 1 g stool, 1 mL liquid stoolOther Specimen Requirements



Helicobacter Pylori Stool Ag, EIA



Ordering Mnemonic HCTCPT Code 85014 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-5 mL Whole bloodOther Specimen Requirements


Male: 42-54% Female: 35-47

PediatricAge0 - 1d.1 - 6d.6d. - 1mo.,1d.1mo.,1d. - 2yr.2yr - 12yr.

<40 & >65%<38 & >65<30 & >60<24 & >60<20 & >60



<20% & >60%PediatricAge0 - 1d.1 - 6d.6d. - 1mo.,1d.1mo.,1d. - 2yr.2yr - 12yr..

45 - 65%44 - 5734 - 5433 - 3834 - 39

Hematocrit



HemoglobinOrdering Mnemonic HGBCPT Code 85018 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult Male: 13.5 - 17.5 g/dL

Female: 11.5 - 16.0

Pediatric

Age0 - 1d.1 - 6d.6d. - 1mo.,1d.1mo.,1d. - 2yr.2yr - 12yr.

15.5 - 21 g/dL15.4 - 2012 - 1911 - 1311.7 - 13.7



<6.5 & >20 g/dLPediatric

Age0 - 1d.1 - 6d.6d. - 1mo.,1d.1mo.,1d. - 2yr.2yr - 12yr.

<13 & >20 g/dL<12 & >22<10 & >20<8 & >20<6.5 & >20



Ordering Mnemonic GLYHA1CCPT Code 83036 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult <6.5%


Hemoglobin A1c



Hemoglobin & HematocritTest Includes: Hemoglobin, Hematocrit

Ordering Mnemonic HHCPT Code 85014, 85018 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult Refer to individual tests


Critical Values Refer to individual tests



Ordering Mnemonic HGBEVALCPT Code 83020 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole blood Specimen Container Lavender EDTA tube Minimum Amount 1 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation Test Includes: Detects hemoglobin varieants including Hemoglobin S, Hemoglobin C, and others. Quantitates Hemoglobin A2 for thalassemia assessment.



Ordering Mnemonic HEPARINXA CPT Code 85520 Department Reference Testing Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Blood Specimen Container Light Blue 3.2% Sodium Citrate Tube Minimum Amount 1 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Heparin Anti-Xa



Ordering Mnemonic HBEABCPT Code 86707 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Reference RangesAdult Contact Lab


Hep Be Ab



Ordering Mnemonic HBEAGCPT Code 87350 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Reference RangesAdult Contact Lab


Hep Be Ag



Ordering Mnemonic HITCPT Code 86022 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Heparin-Induced Platelet Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic HEPAABMCPT Code 86709 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1-2 days





Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic HEPAABTCPT Code 86708 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1-2 days





Hepatitis A Antibody, Total Test Includes: Anti-Hepatitis A total (reflexes to Hepatitis A IgM if positive)



Ordering Mnemonic HEPABCPCPT Code 86708, 86709, 87340,

86704, 86803Department Chemistry

Testing Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1-2 days





Hepatitis A, B & C Profile Test Includes: Hepatitis A Total, Hepatitis B Surface antigen and antibody, Hepatitis B core antibody and Hepatitis C Virus antibody



Ordering Mnemonic HAVCPT Code 86708, 86709 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1-2 days





Hepatitis A Profile Test Includes: Anti-HAV IgM and Anti-Hepatitis A total (reflexes to Hepatitis A IgM if positive)



Ordering Mnemonic HEPBCIGMCPT Code 86705 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1-2 days





Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic HEPBCABCPT Code 86704 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1-2 days





Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total



Ordering Mnemonic HEPBPCPT Code 86704, 86706, 87340 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1-2 days





Hepatitis B Profile Test Includes: Hepatitis B core antibody, Hepatitis B Surface antigen and antibody,



Ordering Mnemonic HEPBSABCPT Code 86706 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBSAb)



Ordering Mnemonic HEPBSAGNCPT Code 87340 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSAg)Test Includes: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Neutralization performed on each positive HBsAg



Ordering Mnemonic HEPBSAGC (Only orderable by Riverbend Lab)CPT Code 87341 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days





Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Neutralization (performed on each positive HBsAg)



Ordering Mnemonic HCVS for screen, HCVD for diagnosticCPT Code 87341 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days





Hepatitis C Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic HCVLOADCPT Code 87522 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 1 week

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container White top PPT tube is preferred.

Lavender (EDTA) tube is acceptable if white tubes are not available

Minimum Amount 2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Store specimens refrigerated if not spun within 6 hours. Specimens must be spun within 24 hours

Reference RangesQuantitative: <12 IU/mL <1.08 log IU/mLQualitative: Not detected

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions See Other Specimen Requirements

Hepatitis C Viral RNATest Includes: HCV RNA quantitative and qualitative



Ordering Mnemonic HDABCPT Code 86692 RUO Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Hepatitis Delta Virus Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic HGACPT Code 81256 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Hered. Hemochromatosis, DNA



Ordering Mnemonic HSVIGGCPT Code 86695,86696 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 7 days





Herpes Simplex Virus I/II, IgG Test Includes: HSV I IgG, HSV II IgG



Ordering Mnemonic TAYSACHSCPT Code 83080 x 2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Yellow ACD (A or B) tube Minimum Amount 5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Sample will only be accepted Monday - Wednesday



Hexosaminidase, Leukocytes



Ordering Mnemonic HGBEVALCPT Code 83020 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



HGB Frac. ProfileTest Includes: Hemoglobin solubility, Hgb F, Hgb A, Hgb S, Hgb C, Hgb A2, Hgb variant



Ordering Mnemonic HHV6CPT Code 86790 x2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




HHV-6 IgG/M Antibodies, Quant.Test Includes: Human herpes virus type 6 IgG and IgM



Ordering Mnemonic HISCPT Code 83088 RUO Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Pre-Chilled Lavender EDTA tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions *Critical Frozen

Histamine, Plasma



Ordering Mnemonic HISTOABCPT Code 86698 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Histoplasma Abs, Quant., DID



Ordering Mnemonic HIV1,2CPT Code 86703 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





HIV 1/2 Antibody (EIA), Serum Test Includes: Reflexes to HIV Differentiation test if positive



Ordering Mnemonic HIVLOADCPT Code 87536 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 1 week

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container White top PPT tube is preferred.

Lavender (EDTA) tube is acceptable if white tubes are not available

Minimum Amount 2 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements

Store specimens refrigerated if not spun within 6 hours. Specimens must be spun within 24 hours

Reference RangesAdult Quantitative: <40 IU/mL

<1.60 log IU/mLQualitative: Not detected


HIV-1 Viral LoadTest Includes: HIV RNA quantitative and qualitative



Ordering Mnemonic HIV1GENOCPT Code 87900, 87901 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



HIV Genosure(R) MGTest Includes: RT Gene Mutations, PR Gene Mutations A minimum viral load of 400 IU/mL is required for testing.



Ordering Mnemonic HLAB27AGCPT Code 86812 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 2 mL whole bloodOther Specimen Requirements



HLA B 27



Ordering Mnemonic HLA B5701CPT Code 81381 (ZB10D) Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Lavender tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



HLA-B 5701 Typing



Ordering Mnemonic HOMOCPT Code 83090 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult <13.9 umol/L


Homocysteine



Ordering Mnemonic HSVDNAPCRCPT Code 87529 x2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or plasmaSpecimen Container Sterile container (CSF) OR lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



HSV 1/2 PCRTest Includes: HSV 1 DNA, HSV 2 DNA



Ordering Mnemonic HERPESCULCPT Code 87252, 87253 reflex Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SwabSpecimen Container Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport mediumMinimum Amount 1 swabOther Specimen Requirements




HSV Culture and Typing



Ordering Mnemonic HGECPT Code 86666 x2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Human Granulocytic Ehrlich-HGETest Includes: HGE IgG and IgM



Ordering Mnemonic HYPERCPT Code 86001 x 6 RUO,

86606, 86609 x 5Department Reference





Hypersensitivity PneumonitisTest Includes: Aspergillus fumigatus, Aurebasidium pullulans IgG, Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, Saccharomonospora viridis, Thermoactinomyces candidus, Thermoactinomyces sacchari, Alternaria alternata IgG, Cladosporium herbarum IgG, Penicillium notatum IgG, Phoma Spp IgG, Trichoderma viride IgG.



Ordering Mnemonic IGACPT Code 82784 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 61 - 348 mg/dl


IgA, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic IGA SUBCPT Code 82784, 82787 x 2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




IgA, Subclasses (1-2)Test Includes: Total IgA, IgA subclass 1 and 2



Ordering Mnemonic IGECPT Code 82785 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 0 - 158 IU/ml


IgE, Total



Ordering Mnemonic IGF1CPT Code 84305 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




IGF-1



Ordering Mnemonic IGFBP3CPT Code 82397 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




IGF-BP3



Ordering Mnemonic CSFIGSRNDXCPT Code 82040, 82042,

82784 x2, 83916Department Reference


CollectionSpecimen Serum AND Cerebrospinal fluidSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) and sterile (CSF) containerMinimum Amount 0.5 mL serum AND 0.5 mL CSFOther Specimen Requirements

Test requires both Serum and CSF



IgG Index + Synthesis Rate - (Multiple Sclerosis Panel) Test Includes: CSF and Serum IgG, CSF and serum albumin, CSF IgG/Albumin ratio, CSF IgG index, CSF, IgG synthesis rate, CSF/Serum albumin index



Ordering Mnemonic IGGCPT Code 82784 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





IgG, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic IGG SUBCPT Code 82787 x 4 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




IgG, Subclasses (1-4)Test Includes: Total IgG, IgG subclasses 1-4



Ordering Mnemonic IGMCPT Code 82784 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





IgM, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic IMIPCPT Code 80335(G0480) Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Red-top tube. Do NOT use a Gold-top serum separator tube (SST). Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Imipramine (Tofranil), SerumTest Includes: Imipramine, desipramine



Ordering Mnemonic IMMCOMC1QCPT Code 86332 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tubeMinimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Let clot for 2 hours before centrifuging. CRITICAL FROZEN.



Immune Complexes, C1q Binding



Ordering Mnemonic IFESCPT Code 86334 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 2 days



Reference RangesAdult No monoclonal protein noted


Immunofixation, Serum Test Includes: IgG, IgA, IgM, Serum immunofixation



Ordering Mnemonic IFEURINECPT Code 86334 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 5 days/week Turn Around Time 2 days

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Urine container for aliquot of 24 hour urine OR randomMinimum Amount 25 mL aliquot of well-mixed 24 hour urine OR randomOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult No monoclonal protein noted


Immunofixation, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic IGDCPT Code 82784 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Immunoglobulin D (IgD)



Ordering Mnemonic IGGS4CPT Code 82787 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Subclass 4



Ordering Mnemonic IMMUCPT Code 82784 (x 3) Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days





Immunoglobulins Profile (IgG, IgA, & IgM), Serum Test Includes: IgG, IgA, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic PLTABICPT Code 86022 x2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Ind Antiplatelet Alloantibody (Platelet AB Profile Esoterix)



Ordering Mnemonic INDINKCPT Code 87210 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen CSFSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Other Specimen Requirements

CSF specimen must be aspirated aseptically from the patient and promptly injected into a sterile plastic tube. Transport to lab STAT.



India Ink Preparation (for Cryptococcus)Test Includes: Exam for encapsulated yeast in CSF



Ordering Mnemonic INFLUENZAABCPT Code 86710 x2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Influenza A/B Ab, QuantTest Includes: Influenza A, Ab, Influenza B Ab



Ordering Mnemonic INFPCRCPT Code 87502 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time Within 24 hours

CollectionSpecimen Nasopharyngeal (NP) fine-tip flocked swabSpecimen Container 3ml Universal Viral Transport media(VTM) Minimum Amount 1 Flocked swab in VTMOther Specimen Requirements

Not acceptable for collection: wooden, cotton or calcium alginate swabs.Do not submit in Remel M4 and M4RT viral transport media not compatible with test method.Specimens must be refrigerated, stable up to 72 hours.

Reference RangesNegative, Indicates Virus not detected

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Specimens must be refrigerated, stable up to 72 hours

Influenza (FLU) A/B PCRTest Includes: Detection of Influenza A and Influenza B



Ordering Mnemonic INSULINCPT Code 83525 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 3-25 mU/L


Insulin



Ordering Mnemonic INSULABCPT Code 86337 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Insulin Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic IFBABCPT Code 86340 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Intrinsic Factor Abs, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic IODINECPT Code 83789 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Iodine



Ordering Mnemonic IRONCPT Code 83540 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 50-160 ug/dl


Iron



Ordering Mnemonic IRONLIVCPT Code 83540 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Liver Tissue, FROZENSpecimen Container Metal free vial or polypropylene tubeMinimum Amount 2 mg dried weight of tissueOther Specimen Requirements

Obtain tissue minimum 2.0 cm long. Sample may be sent dry or in formalin, do not place sample in saline solution. Include suspected diagnosis on requistion.



Iron, Liver Tissue



Ordering Mnemonic TIBCCPT Code 83540, 83550 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Iron & TIBC, w/ Transferrin Calculation, Serum Test Includes: Iron, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation (calculated)



Ordering Mnemonic ISLETACPT Code 86341 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Islet Cell IgG Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic JO1ABPCPT Code JO1G Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Jo-1 IgG Antibody








Ketone Bodies, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic KOHCPT Code 87220 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1-3 days

CollectionSpecimen Nails, skin, hairSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Enough nail pieces or skin scrapings to cover head of thumb tack,

few pieces of hairOther Specimen Requirements

Hair, skin scrapings or nail clippings submitted in sterile container; Must identify source/body site.

Reference RangesNegative. No fungal elements noted.


KOH PrepTest Includes: Exam for yeast & fungal elements



Ordering Mnemonic LUACPT Code 87449 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile screw cap container or C&S urine grey-top tube.Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Refrigerated

Reference RangesNegative for Legionella pneumophilia Serogroup 1 (presumptive Neagative for L. pneu-mophilia Serogroup 1 infection)


L. pneumophila Serogroup 1 Urine Ag



Ordering Mnemonic LACCPT Code 83605 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Grey-top tube with Potassium Oxalate as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements

Keep on ICE at all times.

Reference RangesAdult 0.5 - 2.2 mmol/L

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Deliver to lab immediately

Critical Values Adult >3 mmol/L

Lactate, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic LDHCPT Code 83615 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube

(SST)Minimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements


120 - 246 U/L

Pediatric

0d. - 1mo.1mo. - 15yr.

225 - 600 U/L120 - 300


Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)



Ordering Mnemonic LDISOCPT Code 83625, 83615 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH) Isoenzymes



Ordering Mnemonic LTTCPT Code 82951, 82952 (x5) Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Grey-top tube with sodium fluoride as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1mL each timed specimenOther Specimen Requirements

Submit 1 grey top tube, well-mixed for each tolerance time interval. Collect fasting specimen, then after ingestion of lactose (100gms), collect specimens at 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. Label each specimen with time drawn.

Reference RangesAdult An increase of 30 mg/dL is considered normal


Lactose Tolerance, 2-Hour Test Includes: Fasting glucose and glucose collected at 15, 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes



Ordering Mnemonic LAMCPT Code 80175 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Serum



Ordering Mnemonic DIGCPT Code 80162 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red top tube (DO NOT USE barrier)Minimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 0.5 - 2.0 ng/ml


Critical Values Adult >2 ng/mL

Lanoxin (Digoxin)



Ordering Mnemonic LDHCPT Code 83615 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




120 - 246 U/L

Pediatric

0 d. - 1 mo. 225 - 600 U/L 1 mo. - 15 yr. 120 - 300


LDH



Ordering Mnemonic LDHCSFCPT Code 83615 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Specimen Container Sterile body fluid containerMinimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



LDH, CSF



Ordering Mnemonic BFLDHCPT Code 83615 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL fluid Other Specimen Requirements



LDH ,Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic LDLICPT Code 83721 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult <100 optimal

100-129 near optimal130-159 borderline high160-189 high>190 very high


LDL Cholesterol, Direct



Ordering Mnemonic LEADACPT Code 83655 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Sampling time is not critical for industrial exposure monitoring.



Lead, Blood (Adult)



Ordering Mnemonic LEADUCPT Code 82570, 83655 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine, random or 24 hourSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 2.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Lead, UrineTest Includes: Lead, Creatinine, lead/creatinine ratio



Ordering Mnemonic LEFLUNOMIDECPT Code 82542 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Leflunomide Metabolite (ARAVA)



Ordering Mnemonic LEPTINCPT Code 83520 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Leptin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic LEPTOANTICPT Code 86720 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Leptospira Antibody, IgM by DOT Blot



Ordering Mnemonic LEVECPT Code 80177 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Levetiracetam (Keppra), Serum



Ordering Mnemonic LHCPT Code 83002 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




Follicular phase 1.9-12.5 mIU/ml Midcycle peak 8.7-76.3 Luteal phase 0.5-16.9 Pregnant <0.1-1.5Postmenopausal 5.0-52.3Contraceptives 0.7-5.6

Male: 20-69yr: 1.5-9.3 >70yr: 3.1-34.6


LH, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic LIDOCPT Code 80176 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Lidocaine



Ordering Mnemonic LIPCPT Code 83690 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 73 - 393 U/L


Critical Values Adult >1200 U/L

Lipase, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic LIPACPT Code 83695 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Lipoprotein (a)



Ordering Mnemonic LITHCPT Code 80178 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 0.6 - 1.2 mmol/L


Critical Values Adult >1.3 mmol/L Pediatric

Lithium, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic FIBROSISCPT Code 82172, 82247, 82977,

83010, 83883, 84460 (or 0001M) ZB26S



CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 2 mL Other Specimen Requirements

Overnight fast preferred



Liver Fibrosis, FibroTest-ActiTest Panel Test Includes: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Apolipoprotein A1, Total Bilirubin, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT), Haptoglobin, Fibrosis Score, Necroinflammat Act Score



Ordering Mnemonic LIVERHFPCPT Code 80076 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Liver Function Panel, Serum Test Includes: Total Protein, Albumin, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Inderect Bilirubin, AST, ALT & Alk Phos



Ordering Mnemonic LKMCPT Code 86376 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Liver-Kidney Microsomal Ab



Ordering Mnemonic LUPUSCPT Code 85613, 85732 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Blue-top (sodium citrate) tubeMinimum Amount 3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing).Other Specimen Requirements



Lupus Anticoagulant ReflexTest Includes: PTT, Dilute Russell’s viper venom test, interpretation



Ordering Mnemonic LHCPT Code 83002 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




Follicular phase 1.9-12.5 mIU/ml Midcycle peak 8.7-76.3 Luteal phase 0.5-16.9 Pregnant <0.1-1.5Postmenopausal 5.0-52.3Contraceptives 0.7-5.6

Male: 20-69yr: 1.5-9.3 >70yr: 3.1-34.6


Luteinizing Hormone (LH)



Ordering Mnemonic LYMECPT Code 86618 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Lyme Antibodies, IgG & IgM (Borrelia burgdorferi)



Ordering Mnemonic LYMEPCRBLOODCPT Code 87476 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender EDTA tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Lyme PCR, Borrelia Burgdorferi, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic LYMDNAPCRCPT Code 87476 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen CSF or synovial fluidSpecimen Container Sterile screw-cap containerMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Source required



Lyme PCR, Borrelia Burgdorferi (CSF and Synovial Fluid)



Ordering Mnemonic LYSOZYMECPT Code 85549 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Centrifuge within 1 hour



Lysozyme, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic MGCPT Code 83735 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Critical Values Adult <1.0 mg/dL

>4.9 mg/dL Pediatric

Magnesium



Ordering Mnemonic RBC MGCPT Code 83735 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Red blood cells (RBC’s)Specimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Centrifuge tube within 45 minutes of collection and separate plasma from cells. Submit ONLY the RBC’s to the laboratory.



Magnesium, RBC



Ordering Mnemonic URMGCPT Code 83735, 82570 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine 24 hourSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 2.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Magnesium, Urine with Creatinine



Test Includes: Babesia, Ehrlichia, Malaria speciesOrdering Mnemonic MALSMRCPT Code 87207 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesNo parasites seen


Critical Values Adult Parasites present Pediatric Parasites present

Malaria smear, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic MGRBCCPT Code 83785 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Packed RBC and plasmaSpecimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 3 mL



Manganese, Plasma and RBC’sTest Includes: Manganese plasma and RBC



Test Includes: E. coli, H. influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, CMV, Enterovirus, HSV 1, HSV 2, Human Herpes Virus 6, Varicella zoster, Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii

Ordering Mnemonic MEPANEL CPT Code 87798 x 14 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen CSFSpecimen Container CSF tube Minimum Amount 1 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Meningitis Encephalitis Panel



Ordering Mnemonic MERCBCPT Code 83825 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Mercury, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic MERCBCPT Code 83825 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesContact Lab Contact La


Mercury, Serum/Plasma



Ordering Mnemonic MERCURANDCPT Code 83825 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 7 mL random urine Other Specimen Requirements



Mercury, UrineTest Includes: mercury, creatinine, mercury/creatinine ratio



Ordering Mnemonic METU24CPT Code 83835, 82570 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine 24 hourSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Metanephrines, Frac, Quant., 24 HourTest Includes: Metanephrines, normetanephrines



Ordering Mnemonic METPCPT Code 83835 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 1.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in chilled lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Invert to mix. Centrifuge and transfer plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube. (NOTE: Whole blood sample may be kept refrigerated at 4° C for up to 2 hours before centrifuging.)



Metanephrines, Frac., Pl. FreeTest Includes: Metanephrines, normetanephrines



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 82570, 83835 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (first morning)Specimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 2.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Metanephrines, PheochromocytTest Includes: Metanephrines, normetanephrines, creatinine, metanephrines/creatinine ratio



Ordering Mnemonic METUCPT Code 83835, 82570 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Random UrineSpecimen Container Screw-capped plastic urine container Minimum Amount 5.0 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Metanephrines, Urine - Random



Ordering Mnemonic UMETHAQCPT Code 80368 (82492) Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine Specimen Container Screw-capped plastic urine container Minimum Amount 1.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Methaqualone, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic METHOTCPT Code 80299 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Protect from light. Frozen.



Methotrexate



Ordering Mnemonic MDMAURCPT Code 80359 (G0480) Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy MDMA), Urine, Qualitative



Ordering Mnemonic MMACPT Code 83921 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Methylmalonic Acid, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic METHYLPHECPT Code 80360 (80299) Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine Specimen Container Screw-capped plastic container Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Methylphenidate and Metabolite, Urine



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 87181 per drug Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1-3 days

CollectionSpecimen Bacterial isolateSpecimen Container Culture plate or slantMinimum Amount Viable isolateOther Specimen Requirements

Pure subculture of isolate required, Please specify identification of isolate to be tested; Must identify source/body site.

Reference RangesSusceptibility interpretation


MIC/Additional Susceptibility DrugsTest Includes: Additional requested susceptibility, for CLSI appropriate antibiotics



Ordering Mnemonic RUMACPT Code 82043 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile plastic Urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquot of urineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult random: <30


Microalbumin, Urine Test Includes: Random urine microalbumin, Creatinine and microalbumin/creatinine ratio



Ordering Mnemonic UMALB24CPT Code 82043 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile plastic 24 hour Urine containerMinimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements

10 mL aliquot of urine

Reference RangesAdult 24 hour: <30


Microalbumin, Urine 24-Hour



Ordering Mnemonic UAMICRO, UMICRO (with reflex culture)CPT Code 81015 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile plastic Urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL urine Other Specimen Requirements



Microscopic Exam, Urine Test Includes: RBC, WBC, Epithelial cells, Crystals, Casts, Bacteria, other signficant findings



Ordering Mnemonic MIX PT or MIX PTTCPT Code PT-85730, PTT-85732 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Blue-top tube with Sodium Citrate as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 2 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements



Mixing Studies ,Coagulation Test Includes: PT or PTT mixing studies (requires Pathology approval)



Ordering Mnemonic See each individual codeCPT Code 86765, 86735, 86762 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time See individual assays





M.M.R. Screen Profile Test Includes: Immunity screen for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella



Ordering Mnemonic MOLYBCPT Code 83018 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Molybdenum, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic MONOSCRCPT Code 86308 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Mono Screen



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 87070 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Mouth, tongueSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from mouthOther Specimen Requirements




Mouth Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, identification of pathogens



Ordering Mnemonic MRSACPT Code 87081 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 2 days

CollectionSpecimen Axilla, groin or naresSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport media.Minimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNegative for MRSA


MRSA Culture, for Surveillance ScreeningTest Includes: Culture screen to identify carrier status(not infection) with MRSA (methicillin resistant Staph aureus)



Ordering Mnemonic MTHFRCPT Code 81291 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Minimum Amount 3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase, Thermolabile Variant DNA Analysis)



Ordering Mnemonic MUMPSPCPT Code 86735 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 2 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days



Reference RangesAdult Positive


Mumps Ab (IgG)



Ordering Mnemonic MUMPSMCPT Code 86735 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Mumps Antibodies, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic MYCPHCPT Code 80180 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements



Mycophenolic Acid and Metabo.Test Includes: Mycophenolic acid, glucuronide



Ordering Mnemonic MYCOCPT Code 87109 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Must identify source/body site



Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Culture



Ordering Mnemonic MYCOGMCPT Code 86738 x2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG/IgM AbsTest Includes: M. pneumoniae IgG and IgM



Ordering Mnemonic CSFMBPCPT Code 83873 RUO Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen CSF Specimen Container Plastic transport tubeMinimum Amount 0.8 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Myelin Basic Protein, CSF



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 86021 (x2) Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 3 days





Myeloperoxidase Ab (see ANCA Abs)



Ordering Mnemonic MYOABCPT Code 86255, plus 86256 if

titered, at an addi-tional charge







Myocardial Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic MYOCPT Code 83874 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Myoglobin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic MYOGUCPT Code 83874 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (random)Specimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Myoglobin, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic NICLCPT Code 80323 & G0480 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red-top tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Nicotine and Metabolite, QuantTest Includes: Nicotine, Cotinine



Ordering Mnemonic COTININE, UCPT Code 80307 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Nicotine Metabolite Screen, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic VITAMINB3CPT Code 84591 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Plasma should be separated from cells within 2 hours of venipuncture.



Nicotinic Acid (B-3), Niacin



Ordering Mnemonic NKCELLCPT Code 86357 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 3 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days


Keep at room temperature


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Ship at room temperature

NK cells Test Includes: WBC, Lymphs absolute and %, CD56 cells absolute and %



Ordering Mnemonic NOROVIRUSCPT Code 87798 x2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Sterile containerMinimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Norovirus, RT-PCRTest Includes: Norovirus GI, Norovirus GII



Ordering Mnemonic NORTRICPT Code 80335(G0480) Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Nortriptyline (Aventyl), Serum



Ordering Mnemonic NOSECCPT Code 87070 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen NoseSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Nasal culture swabOther Specimen Requirements




Nose Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic NTELCPT Code 82523, 82570 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Collect a second void of morning or an aliquot of a 24 hour urine (no preservative).



N-Telopeptide, UrineTest Includes: N-telopeptide, creatinine, N-telopeptide/creatinine ratio



Ordering Mnemonic OLANZAPINECPT Code 80342 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain Red-Top tube Minimum Amount 2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Olanzapine



Oligoclonal BandingOrdering Mnemonic CSOLIGCPT Code 83916 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) AND serum, COLLECTED AT THE SAME

TIME, FROZEN.Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) AND plastic (CSF) tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mL CSF AND 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements






Ordering Mnemonic UOPCPT Code 80307 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




Opiates, Urine



Organic Acid Analysis, UrineOrdering Mnemonic URORACCPT Code 83919 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen 10 mL Urine (random), FROZENSpecimen Container Plastic urine container (without preservative)Minimum Amount 3 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements





Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 87077 or 87106 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1-2 days

CollectionSpecimen Plated organismSpecimen Container Plate or slantMinimum Amount Viable isolateOther Specimen Requirements

Pure subculture of isolate to be tested; Must identify source/body site.

Reference RangesIsolate Identification


Organism Identification, Plated Isolate Test Includes: Identification & susceptibilities



Osmolality, FecesOrdering Mnemonic STOSMOCPT Code 84999 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Random liquid stool Specimen Container Screw-capped plastic container Minimum Amount 0.2 mL Other Specimen Requirements





Ordering Mnemonic OSMOCPT Code 83930 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 280 - 300 mosm/kg H2O


Osmolality, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic UOSMOCPT Code 83935 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile urine containerMinimum Amount 2 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

Random urine

Reference RangesAdult 300 - 1300 mosm/kg H2O


Osmolality, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic OPCPT Code 87177, 87209 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3-5 days

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Para-pak collection vial set containing PVA and formalin fixatives

or Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Stool specimen submitted in Para-pak collection vial setOther Specimen Requirements

Collection Vials contain PVA and formalin preservatives . Alternate specimen is fresh unpreserved stool, must deliver to Lab within 24 hours of collection. Diagnostic guidelines recommend submitting 3 test samples collected on consecutive collection dates.

Reference RangesNo Ova and Parasites noted


Ova & Parasites, StoolTest Includes: Concentration & Stain Exams to detect & Identify fecal parasite



Ordering Mnemonic OXAL24CPT Code 83945, 82570 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (24 hour)Specimen Container Plastic 24 hour urine containerMinimum Amount 2.5 mL aliquotOther Specimen Requirements

Instruct patient to void at 8 AM (or 8 PM) and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including final specimen voided at end of the 24 hour collection period.



Oxalate, Quant, 24-Hour Urine



Ordering Mnemonic OXCARBCPT Code 80183 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Red-top tube (EDTA) tube. Do NOT use a Gold-top serum separa-

tor tube (SST).Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Serum



Ordering Mnemonic PANPOLIPCPT Code 83519 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Lavender EDTA tube Minimum Amount 0.35 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Patient must fast overnight. Keep sample cold until centrifugation. CRITICAL FROZEN.



Pancreatic Polypeptide



Ordering Mnemonic PARASITIDCPT Code 87169 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Suspect worm, mitesSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount 1 suspect parasiteOther Specimen Requirements

Add sterile saline to keep moist.

Reference RangesNo parasite noted.


Parasite IdentificationTest Includes: Exam to detect & Identify parasitic worms or mites



Ordering Mnemonic PTHCPT Code 83970 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 14-72 pg/ml


Parathyroid Hormone, Intact (IPTH)



Ordering Mnemonic PARVOCPT Code 86747 x2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Parvovirus B19, Human, IgG/IgMTest Includes: Parvovirus IgG and IgM



Ordering Mnemonic UEPCPT Code 82570, 84156, 84166 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon - Fri Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container 24 hour urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements



PEP, 24 hour urine Test Includes: Urine Total Protein, Urine Electrophoresis



Ordering Mnemonic EPCPT Code 84155, 84165 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon - Fri Turn Around Time 3 days





PEP, Serum Test Includes: Serum Total Protein, Serum electrophoresis



Ordering Mnemonic MDIFF-ORDEREDCPT Code 85007 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole Blood or slidesSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulant OR 6-8 unstained

smears with most recent CBC results. Minimum Amount 1 slideOther Specimen Requirements

Store and ship at room temperature.



Peripheral Blood Smear Interpretation



Ordering Mnemonic BPERTPCRCPT Code 87798 x 3 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Nasopharyngeal Swab (Dacron or Rayon swabs only)Specimen Container Viral Transport Media Minimum AmountOther Specimen Requirements

Specimen source required. Send refrigerated.



Pertussis PCR Panel



Ordering Mnemonic BFPHCPT Code 83986 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL fluidOther Specimen Requirements

Reference Ranges


pH, Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic UPHCPT Code 81003 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 5.0 - 8.0


pH, Urine



Phenobarbital, SerumOrdering Mnemonic PHENOCPT Code 80184 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 15 - 40 mg/L


Critical Values Adult >50 mg/L Pediatric



Ordering Mnemonic DILCPT Code 80185 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 10.0 - 20.0 mg/L



Phenytoin (Dilantin)



Ordering Mnemonic PTNFCPT Code 80186 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Draw specimen just prior to next dose.



Phenytoin, Free



Ordering Mnemonic UPHOS24CPT Code 84105 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 500-1200


Phosphate, 24-hour urine



Ordering Mnemonic UPHOSRCPT Code 84105 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile plastic containerMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

Random urine

Reference Ranges


Phosphate, Urine Random



Ordering Mnemonic APHOSSERCPT Code 86148 x 3 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Phosphatidyl Serine IgG, IgM, IgA Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic PHOSCPT Code 84100 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




2.5 - 4.5 mg/dl

Pediatric

0 d. - 4 d.4 d. - 7 d.7 d. - 13 d.13 d. - 2 yr.2 yr. - 5 yr.5 yr. - 8 yr.8 yr. - 12 yr.12 yr. - 16 yr.

5.0 - 7.8 mg/dl5.8 - 9.04.8 - 8.94.2 - 7.03.5 - 6.83.1 - 6.83.0 - 6.02.5 - 5.0



<1.0 mg/dL

Pediatric

0 d. - 13 d.13 d. - on

<1.0, >10 mg/dLsee Adult

Phosphorus



Ordering Mnemonic PINCPT Code 87172 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Paddle prep from Anus Specimen Container Pinworm paddleMinimum Amount Pinworm paddle Other Specimen Requirements

Pinworm collection paddles available from Microbiology.

Reference RangesNegative for E. vermicularis (Pinworm eggs)


Pinworm ExaminationTest Includes: Exam to detect & Identify Pinworm



Ordering Mnemonic PLTABDGCPT Code 86023 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container 2 Lavender-top (EDTA) tubesMinimum Amount 2 full tubesOther Specimen Requirements



Platelet Antibody, Direct



Ordering Mnemonic PLTABINCPT Code 86022 x 5 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain Red-Top TubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Specimens should be frozen as soon as possible after collection. CRITICAL FROZEN.



Platelet Antibody (Indirect)



Ordering Mnemonic PLTCPT Code 85049 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 130-400 X103/µL Pediatric <24 hours 120-400 x103/μL


Critical Values Adult <20 x103/µL

>1000 x103/µLPediatric <24 hours

1 - 3 days<100 x103/μL<80 x103/μL

Platelet Count



Ordering Mnemonic PNEUMOPANCPT Code 86317 x14 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 0.25 mL (NOTE: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements



Pneumococcal Immunity 14 TypeTest Includes: Pneumococcal antibodies types: 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 12, 14, 19, 23, 26, 51, 56, 57, 58



Ordering Mnemonic POLIOABCPT Code 86382 x 2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Poliovirus (Types 1,3) Antibodies, Neu-tralization



Ordering Mnemonic PORPUCPT Code 84110 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (24-hour), FROZEN and PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE immediately and PROTECT FROM LIGHT.



Porphobilinogen, Quant., 24-hour



Ordering Mnemonic PORPHRUCPT Code 84110 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (random), FROZEN and PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

FREEZE immediately and PROTECT FROM LIGHT.



Porphobilinogen, Quant., Random Urine



PotassiumOrdering Mnemonic KCPT Code 84132 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference Ranges3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L


Critical Values <3.0 mEq/L>6.0 mEq/L



Potassium, PlasmaOrdering Mnemonic PLASMAKCPT Code 84132 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Green-top tube with Sodium Heparin as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 2 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements

Reference Ranges3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L


Critical Values <3.0 mEq/L>6.0 mEq/L



Ordering Mnemonic PREALCPT Code 84134 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference Ranges18 - 45 mg/dl


Prealbumin



Ordering Mnemonic PREGABCPT Code 80366 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Red-top tubeMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Pregabalin (Lyrica)



Ordering Mnemonic PRGNCPT Code 84140 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain Red-Top TubeMinimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Place sample on ice immediately after collection



Pregnenolone



Ordering Mnemonic PRIMCPT Code 80188 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Primidone (Mysoline)




CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Lavender top in plastic tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements



Pro BNP (order as BNP)



Ordering Mnemonic PROCNAPACPT Code 80192 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




ProcainamideTest Includes: Metabolite N-acetylprocainamide (NAPA)



Ordering Mnemonic PROCALCPT Code 84145 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Procalcitonin



Ordering Mnemonic PROINSCPT Code 84206 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


The specimen should be FROZEN immediately and maintained FROZEN until tested.Patient must fast 12-15 hours before collection.



Proinsulin



Ordering Mnemonic PROGCPT Code 84144 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult Non-pregnant females:

Follicular phase 0.15 - 1.40 ng/ml Luteal phase 3.34 - 25.56 Mid-Luteal 4.44 - 28.03

Post menopausal: 0.73 or less

Pregnant females: First Trimester 11.22 - 90.00 Second Trimester 25.55 - 89.40 Third Trimester 48.40 - 422.50 Male: <0.2 -1.97


Progesterone



Ordering Mnemonic HLTACROCPT Code 80197 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Prograf (Tacrolimus)



Ordering Mnemonic PROLCPT Code 84146 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult Non-pregnant: 2.8-29.2 ng/dl

Postmenopausal: 1.8-20.3Pregnant: 9.7-208.5 Male: 2.4-17.4


Prolactin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic PSADXCPT Code 84153 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA),



Ordering Mnemonic PROTCAGCPT Code 85302 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Blue-top (sodium citrate plasma) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Frozen

Protein C-Antigen



Ordering Mnemonic PROTC ACTCPT Code 85303 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Protein C-Functional



Ordering Mnemonic UEPCPT Code 84156, 84166, 82570 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon - Fri Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container 24 hour urine containerMinimum Amount 10 ml UrineOther Specimen Requirements



Protein Electrophoresis - 24 Urine Test Includes: Urine Total Protein, Urine Electrophoresis



Ordering Mnemonic EPCPT Code 84165, 84155 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency Mon - Fri Turn Around Time 3 days





Protein Electrophoresis - Serum Test Includes: Serum Total Protein, Serum electrophoresis



Ordering Mnemonic PROTSAGCPT Code 85305, 85306 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Protein S-AntigenTest Includes: Protein S Total and Free



Ordering Mnemonic PROT S ACTCPT Code 85306 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Protein S-Functional



Ordering Mnemonic TPCPT Code 84155 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 6.0-8.0 G/dL


Protein, Total



Ordering Mnemonic CSFTPCPT Code 84157 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Specimen Container Sterile plastic tube or red-top tube (plain) with no additiveMinimum Amount 1 mL (CSF)Other Specimen Requirements

Reference Ranges15-45 mg/dL


Protein, Total, CSF



Ordering Mnemonic BFTPCPT Code 84157 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tube or red-top tube (plain) with no additiveMinimum Amount 1 mL fluid Other Specimen Requirements



Protein, Total, Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic UTP24CPT Code 84155 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 0 - 150 mg/24 hr


Protein, Total, Urine 24-Hour



Ordering Mnemonic UTPRCPT Code 84156 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile urine containerMinimum Amount 10 ml random urineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference Ranges


Protein, Urine, Random




FEP84202






Protoporphyrin, FEP/ZPPTest Includes: Zinc protoporphyrin, free erythrocyte protoporphyrin



Ordering Mnemonic PSATFCPT Code 84153, 84154 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





PSA, Complexed (Free PSA profile) Test Includes: Total PSA, Complexed PSA, Free PSA (calculated), % Free PSA



Ordering Mnemonic PSAS for screen, PSAD for diagnosticCPT Code 84153 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 0.0-4.0 ng/ml


PSA, Total



PT (Prothrombin Time)Ordering Mnemonic PTCPT Code 85610 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Blue-top tube with Sodium Citrate as anticoagulantMinimum Amount Tube must be fullOther Specimen Requirements

Tube must be full and well-mixed

Reference Ranges10.6 - 13.9 sec


Critical Values >5.0 INR



Ordering Mnemonic PTHCPT Code 83970 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference Ranges14 - 72 pg/mL


PTH, Intact



Ordering Mnemonic PTHRPCPT Code 83519 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Green-top (NaHep) tube Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Separate plasma from cells. Keep at room temperature.



PTHRP (PTH-RELATED PEPTIDE)



CPT Code 85610, 85611(x2) Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Blue-top tube with Sodium Citrate as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 2 mL plasmaOther Specimen Requirements



PT Mixing StudiesTest Includes: PT mixing studies (requires Pathology approval)



Ordering Mnemonic PTTCPT Code 85730 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container Blue-top tube with Sodium CitrateMinimum Amount Tube must be fullOther Specimen Requirements

Tube must be full and well-mixed

Reference Ranges24.1-39.3 seconds



Critical Values >99 seconds

PTT



Ordering Mnemonic CIRCANPTTCPT Code 85732 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen PlasmaSpecimen Container (2) Blue-top tubes with Sodium Citrate Minimum Amount Tubes must be fullOther Specimen Requirements

Tube must be full and well-mixedRequires Pathology approval




PTT Mixing Studies Test Includes: PTT tests (immediate and incubated)



Ordering Mnemonic QFTPLUSCPT Code 86480 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 3 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Special collection kit required, consists of special QFT Plus grey,

yellow, green and lavender top tubesMinimum Amount 1 mL in each tubeOther Specimen Requirements

Tubes must be shaken 10 times after draw. Send tubes to Immunology Department within 16 hours of draw. Order of draw does not matter for tubes in this kit.


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Maintain tubes at room temperture

Quantiferon TB Gold Plus (QFT Plus)Test Includes: Quantiferon qualitative and quantitative



Ordering Mnemonic QUETIAPINECPT Code 80342 (80299) Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain Red-Top tube Minimum Amount 0.4 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Quetiapine, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic QUINICPT Code 80194 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Quinidine



Ordering Mnemonic Part of a panel CPT Code 85041 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood specimenOther Specimen Requirements


Male: 4.5 - 5.5 x106/μLFemale: 3.8 - 4.8

Pediatric

Age:0 - 4 days4 - 15 days 15 d. - 2mo.2 - 3 mo.3 - 6 mo.6 mo. - 3 yr.3 - 7 yr.7 - 12 yr.

4.7 - 6.1 x106/μL3.6 - 6.23.0 - 5.42.7 - 4.93.1 - 4.53.7 - 5.33.9 - 5.34.0 - 5.2


RBC



Ordering Mnemonic PL RENINCPT Code 84244 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container 2 Lavender-top (EDTA) tubes on iceMinimum Amount 1 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions *Critical Frozen

Renin, Direct



Ordering Mnemonic RDVPCPT Code 87633, 87798, 87486,

87581Department Microbiology

Testing Frequency Daily between 7am-1130pm

Turn Around Time Within 12 hours

CollectionSpecimen Nasopharyngeal (NP) fine-tip flocked swabSpecimen Container 3ml Universal Viral Transport media(VTM) Minimum Amount Flocked swab in VTMOther Specimen Requirements

Not acceptable for collection: wooden, cotton or calcium alginate swabs.Specimens must be refrigerated, Stable up to 72 hours.

Reference RangesNegative, Indicates Virus/Organism not detected

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Specimens must be refrigerated, Stable up to 72 hours

Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR Test Includes: VIRAL TARGETS: AdenovirusCoronavirus HKU1Coronavirus NL63Coronavirus 229ECoronavirus OC43Human MetapneumovirusHuman Rhinovirus/EnterovirusInfluenza AInfluenza A/H1Influenza A/H3

Influenza A/H1-2009 Influenza B Parainfluenza Virus 1 Parainfluenza Virus 2 Parainfluenza Virus 3 Parainfluenza Virus 4 Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Bacterial Targets:Bordetella pertussisChlamydophila pneumoniaeMycoplasma pneumoniae



Ordering Mnemonic RETICULIN ABCPT Code 86255 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Reticulin Total Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic RETICCPT Code 85045 Department Reticulocyte CountTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen 85045Specimen Container Lavender-top tube

with EDTA as anti-coagulant

Minimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood specimen

Other Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 0.7 - 1.7% Pediatric 0 - 15 days 2.5 - 6.5%


Reticulocyte Count



Ordering Mnemonic T3RCPT Code 84482 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 0.6 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements




Reverse T3



Ordering Mnemonic RHEUFCPT Code 86430 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult <15 IU/mL


Rheumatoid Factor



Ordering Mnemonic RIBOSOMALPCPT Code 83516 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Ribosomal P Protein IgG Autoantibod-ies



Ordering Mnemonic RMSFCPT Code 86757 x 2 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Rickettsia Rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) Antibodies, IgG & IgM



Ordering Mnemonic ROTACPT Code 87425 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Empty stool transport vial or screw cap container, sterile no

additivesMinimum Amount 0.5gOther Specimen Requirements

As soon as possible, after onset of disease, preferably 3-5 days after onset. Collection from diapered children can be facilitated by using a disposable diaper “inside out” or by using a “Saran wrap” diaper to capture the next stool specimen.



Rotavirus Ag, EIA



Ordering Mnemonic RSVCPT Code 87798 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time Within 24 hours

CollectionSpecimen Nasopharyngeal (NP) fine-tip flocked swabSpecimen Container 3ml BD Universal Viral Transport media(VTM) Minimum Amount Flocked swab in VTMOther Specimen Requirements

Not acceptable for collection: wooden, cotton or calcium alginate swabs; Remel M4 and M4RT viral transport media are not compatible with this test method.Specimens must be refrigerated, stable up to 72 hours.

Reference RangesNegative, Indicates Virus not detected.

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Specimens must be refrigerated, stable up to 72 hours.

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) PCRTest Includes: Detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)



Ordering Mnemonic RUBGCPT Code 86762 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Rubella Antibodies, IgG



Ordering Mnemonic RUBELLAMCPT Code 86762 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Rubella Antibodies, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic RUBEOABMCPT Code 86765 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Rubeola Antibodies, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic MEASLESPCPT Code 86765 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 2 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days





Rubeola (Measles) Immunity Screen, IgG








Salicylate, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic SCABIESCPT Code 87177 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Prepared scabies kit slidesSpecimen Container Taped petri-dish containing prepared slidesMinimum Amount 1 prepared slideOther Specimen Requirements

Skin scraping submitted on clean glass slide. Press specimen between two slides with cellulose tape around all edges; Scabies collection kits available from Microbiology lab; Must identify source/body site.

Reference RangesAdult Negative for Scabies


Scabies Mite ExaminationTest Includes: Exam to detect & Identify Scabies mites



Ordering Mnemonic SCHISCPT Code 86682 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)F



Schistosoma IGG Antibody



Ordering Mnemonic ESRCPT Code 85651 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Black top ESR tube with sodium citrate OR lavender top with EDTAMinimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood Other Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult Male

>50 years

Female>50 years

0 - 20 mm/Hr

0 - 30 mm/Hr

Pediatric Male0 - 13 days13 d. - 50 yr.

Female0 - 13 days13 d. - 50 yr.

0 -10 mm/Hr 0 -10 0 -10 mm/Hr0 - 20


Sedimentation Rate



Ordering Mnemonic SELCPT Code 84255 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Selenium, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic SERSCPT Code 84260 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. Patient should avoid avocados, bananas, eggplant, pineapples, plums, tomatoes, or walnuts for a 48-hour period prior to start of collection.CRITICAL FROZEN



Serotonin, Serum (5-Hydroxytrypt-amine)



Ordering Mnemonic SHBGLOBCPT Code 84270 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesMale: 8 - 48 Nmol/LFemale: 6 - 112


Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic SHIGATOXCPT Code 87427 x2, 87015 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 2 days

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container C & S stool transport Minimum Amount 3 mL of stoolOther Specimen Requirements

Transport to Microbiology lab immediately.Para-pak C&S (orange top) stool transport medium contains Cary-Blair preservative.Specimen must be refrigerated.

Reference RangesNegative for shiga-toxins 1 & 2

Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Specimen must be refrigerated

Shiga-Toxin AssayTest Includes: Detection of shiga-toxin producing bacteria, including E. coli serogroup O157:H7. Test included with routine Stool Cultures but can be ordered separately for follow-up testing.



Ordering Mnemonic SICKCPT Code 85660 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1 - 5 mL whole blood Other Specimen Requirements



Sickle Cell Screen



Ordering Mnemonic MISCCCPT Code 87070 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Sinus sourceSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport media or Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Sinus Swab or AspirateOther Specimen Requirements

Note sinus site (i.e. maxillary, frontal, etc.)



Sinus Culture, Bacterial AerobicTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic RAPCPT Code 80195 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 1.1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Trough: 30 minutes to one hour before the next oral dose



Sirolimus (Rapamune), Blood



Ordering Mnemonic ASJACPT Code 86235 (x 2) Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Sjogren’s SS-A & SS-B Ab Test Includes: SS-A and SS-B Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic RNPNCPT Code 86235 (x 2) Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Sm/RNP Ab -see- ENA antibodies Test Includes: SM and RNP antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic NACPT Code 84295 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 133 - 145 mEq/L Pediatric 0 - 12 yr. 135 - 145 mEq/L


Critical Values Adult <120 mEq/L

>160Pediatric 0 - 12 yr. <130 mEq/L

>150

Sodium



Ordering Mnemonic UNA24CPT Code 84238 & 84300 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container 24 hour Urine container, no additivesMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquot of urineOther Specimen Requirements

No preserveative

Reference RangesAdult 40 - 220 mEq/24hr


Sodium, Urine 24-Hour



Ordering Mnemonic SLACPT Code 83516 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Soluble Liver Antigen Antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic SOMATCPT Code 84307 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Pre-chilled lavender EDTA tubeMinimum Amount 0.6 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Somatostatin



Ordering Mnemonic BFSGCPT Code 84315 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tubeMinimum Amount 2 mL fluidOther Specimen Requirements

Body Fluid



Specific Gravity, Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic USPGRCPT Code 81003 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Clean, dry urine container Minimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult Urines: 1.003 – 1.035


Specific Gravity, Urine



CPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen SputumSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount >1 mL sampleOther Specimen Requirements

Must identify source as Sputum and note if collection type other than Expectorated from a deep cough into a sterile container (i.e. Aspirated or ETT).



Sputum Culture, BacterialTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic STCCPT Code 87046 x4, 87045 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 2 days

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container C&S stool transport Minimum Amount 3 mL fresh stoolOther Specimen Requirements

Para-pak C&S (orange-top) Stool transport medium contains Cary-Blair preservative.

Reference RangesNegative for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yersinia and E.coli 0157:H7


Stool Culture, Bacterial (Routine) Test Includes: Culture includes routine screening for: Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yesinia, E.coli 0157:H7 and Shiga toxin assay.



CPT Code 87046 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 2 days

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container C&S stool transport Minimum Amount 3 mL fresh stoolOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNegative for Ecoli O157:H7


Stool Culture for E. Coli O157:H7 Test Note: Included in routine Stool Culture



Ordering Mnemonic VIBRIOPLATECPT Code 87046 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen StoolSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container or C&S stool transport Minimum Amount 0.5 g fresh stoolOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNegative for Vibrio


Stool Culture for VibrioTest Includes: Cultured to detect Vibrio species, by special request can be added to Routine stool culture



Test Includes: Serotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9N, 12F, 14, 17F, 19F, 20, 22F, 23F, 6B, 10A, 11A, 7F, 15B, 18C, 19A, 9V, 33F

Ordering Mnemonic STREPP23CPT Code 86317 x 23 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) Minimum Amount 0.4 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Streptococcus Pneumoniae IgG Anti-bodies, 23 Serotypes



CPT Code 87449 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container or C & S urine grey-top tube.Minimum Amount 1 mL urine Other Specimen Requirements

Random urine collection

Reference RangesAdult Negative for Strep pneumoniae urinary antigen (Presumptive

negative for pneumococcal pneumonia)


Strep Pneumoniae, Urinary Antigen, Rapid EIATest Includes: Rapid test to detect Strep pneumoniae antigen



Ordering Mnemonic STRONGYABSCPT Code 86682 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Strongyloides Ab IgG, ELISA



Ordering Mnemonic FT3CPT Code 84481 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 230 - 420 pg/dL


T3, Free



Ordering Mnemonic T3TCPT Code 84480 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 60 - 181ng/dL


T3, Total






Reference RangesAdult 4.5 - 10.9 ug/dL


T4, Total



Ordering Mnemonic HLTACROCPT Code 80197 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Tacrolimus (Prograf)



Ordering Mnemonic TAYSACHSCPT Code 83080 x 2 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container 1 Yellow ACD Tube (either A or B) Minimum Amount 5 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Only draw Monday - Wednesday


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Refrigerated-

Tay-Sachs Disease Enzyme Analysis (Hexosaminidase)



Ordering Mnemonic TAYSACHSMU CPT Code 81255 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container (2)Lavender-top (EDTA) tubesMinimum Amount 3 mL whole bloodOther Specimen Requirements



Tay Sachs DNA Analysis



Ordering Mnemonic CARBCPT Code 80156 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Plain red-top tube or serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 1 mL serumOther Specimen Requirements

Reference Ranges8.0 - 12.0 mg/L



Tegretol (Carbamazepine) - Total



Ordering Mnemonic TESTPRCPT Code 82040, 884270, 84403 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesRefer to individual tests for Albumin, Total Testosterone and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Free Testosterone Male:

Female:

18-69 yr.>70 yr.

4.6 - 22.4 ng/dL0.6 - 7.3 ng/dL

0.2 - 0.5 ng/dLBioavailable Testosterone Male:

Female:

18-69 yr.>70 yr.

110 - 575 ng/dL15 - 150 ng/dL

0.5 - 8.5 ng/dL


Testosterone, Free Test Includes: Total Testosterone, free and weakly bound testosterone, Albumin and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin



Ordering Mnemonic TESTPRCPT Code 82040, 884270, 84403 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesRefer to individual tests for Albumin, Total Testosterone and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Free Testosterone Male:

Female:

18-69 yr.>70 yr.

4.6 - 22.4 ng/dL0.6 - 7.3 ng/dL

0.2 - 0.5 ng/dLBioavailable Testosterone Male:

Female:

18-69 yr.>70 yr.

110 - 575 ng/dL15 - 150 ng/dL

0.5 - 8.5 ng/dL


Testosterone, Free & Weakly BoundTest Includes: Total Testosterone, free and weakly bound testosterone, Albumin and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin



Ordering Mnemonic TESTCPT Code 84403 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day




Male: 241 - 827 ng/dl Female: 14 - 76

Pediatric

1 - 5 mo.6 - 11 mo.1 - 5 yr.6 - 9 yr.10 - 11yr.12 - 14 yr.15 - 17 yr.

Male:1 - 177 ng/dL2 - 72 - 253 - 305 - 5010 - 572220 - 800

Female:1 - 5 ng/dL2 - 52 - 10 2 - 20 5 - 2510 - 405 - 40


Testosterone, Total



Ordering Mnemonic TETANCPT Code 86317 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Tetanus Antitoxoid IgG Ab




CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Clean, dry urine container, no additivesMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

No additives



THC metabolite (Marijuana)







THC ,Urine



Ordering Mnemonic THEOCPT Code 80198 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Theophylline



Ordering Mnemonic THCCPT Code 87070 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 2 days

CollectionSpecimen ThroatSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Throat swabOther Specimen Requirements

Specify suspected pathogen.



Throat Full Culture, (All Pathogens)Test Includes: Culture, identification of all common throat pathogens, including Strep A



Ordering Mnemonic ATGCPT Code 86800 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference Ranges<60 U/mL


Thyroglobulin Ab (ATG)



Ordering Mnemonic THYROG AND ATACPT Code 84432, 86800 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container (2) Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)Minimum Amount 2 mL, two tubes, 1mL each tubeOther Specimen Requirements




Thyroglobulin, QuantitativeTest Includes: Thyroglobulin, Antithyroglobulin ab



Thyroid Antibodies (ATG, ATPO)Test Includes: Thyroglobulin Ab (ATG) & Thyroid Peroxidase Ab (TPO)

Ordering Mnemonic THYABCPT Code 86376, 86800 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day







Ordering Mnemonic THYRPCPT Code 84443 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Thyroid Function Cascade Test Includes: TSH, reflexes FT4 and FT3 if necessary



Ordering Mnemonic TPOCPT Code 86376 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference Ranges<60 U/mL


Thyroid Peroxidase Ab (TPO)



Ordering Mnemonic TSHCPT Code 84443 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 0.40 - 4.00 µIU/mL Pediatric 0 - 24 hr.

1 - 2 d.3 d. - 1 mo.1 mo. - 1 yr.1 - 4 yr.5 - 9 yr.10 - 15yr.

0.00 - 24.90 µIU/mL1.30 - 19.00 1.10 - 10.00 0.80 - 6.30 0.70 - 6.00 0.60 - 5.40 0.50 - 4.90


Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)



Ordering Mnemonic TSICPT Code 84445 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin



Ordering Mnemonic TBIICPT Code 83519 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Thyrotropin Receptor Ab



Ordering Mnemonic TBGCPT Code 84442 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG)



Ordering Mnemonic T4FDDCPT Code 84439 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Separate serum from cells within 1 hour



Thyroxine Free, Direct Dialysis



Ordering Mnemonic T4FCPT Code 84439 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 0.70 - 1.80 ng/dL Pediatric

Age:0 - 3 days4 - 30 days1mo - 1 yr.1 - 6 yrs.6 - 11 yrs.11 - 16 yrs.

1.16 - 2.95 ng/dL 0.78 - 2.251.00 - 2.171.16 - 1.711.09 - 1.861.16 - 1.71


Thyroxine, Free (Free T-4)



Ordering Mnemonic TICKIDCPT Code 87168 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Suspect TickSpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount 1 suspect tick Other Specimen Requirements

Submit entire tick in 70% alcohol.


Tick IdentificationTest Includes: Exam to detect & identify Ticks. Ticks will be classified as hard ticks or soft ticks, and hard ticks will be further identified as Ixodes species or notIxodes species.



Ordering Mnemonic TISCCPT Code 87070, 87075, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 5-7 days

CollectionSpecimen Tissue biopsySpecimen Container Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount Tissue biopsyOther Specimen Requirements

Transport STAT for processing. Add sterile saline to keep moist, if sample size allows also add piece to Anaerobic Transport. Must identify source/body site.

Reference RangesNo growth, No anaerobes noted


Tissue (Biopsy) Culture, Bacterial Test Includes: Aerobic and Anaerobic Culture, gram stain, identification & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic TOBRCPT Code 80200 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Red-stopper tube. Do not use a serum-separator tube.Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Trough sample is drawn immediately prior to the next dose. Peak should be drawn 60 minutes after an I.M. injection, 30 minutes after the end of a 30 minutes I.V. infusion or immediately after 60 minutes infusion.



Tobramycin Random, Serum



Ordering Mnemonic TOPIRAMATECPT Code 80201 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Red-top tube. Do NOT use a gel barrier tube.Minimum Amount 0.3 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Topiramate (Topamax), Serum






Reference RangesAdult 4.5 - 10.9 ug/dL


Total Thyroxine (T4)



Ordering Mnemonic TOXOPANCPT Code 86777,86778 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1 day/week Turn Around Time 7 days





Toxoplasma Abs IgG/IgM Test Includes: Toxoplasma IgG & IgM antibodies



Ordering Mnemonic UTRAMCPT Code 80307, if positive,

reflexes to 80373 (G0480)



CollectionSpecimen Random urine Specimen Container Screw-capped plastic urine container Minimum Amount 7.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Tramadol Screen, Urine



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Transferrin Saturation (Calculated)Test Includes: Iron, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation (calculated)



Ordering Mnemonic TREPABSCPT Code 86780 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Treponemal AntibodyTest Includes: Treponemal Ab, reflexes to RPR if positive



Ordering Mnemonic TRICCPT Code 80337(G0480) Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Tricyclic AntidepressantsTest Includes: Amitryptyline, Desipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Nordoxepin and Nortriptyline. For therapeutic drug monitoring please order test for individ-ual drug.



Ordering Mnemonic TRIGCPT Code 84478 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Patient to be fastingCentrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)

Reference RangesAdult Optimal: <150 mg/dL

Borderline high: 150-199 High: >200


Triglycerides






Reference RangesAdult 60 - 181ng/dL


Triiodothyronine (T-3)



Ordering Mnemonic TROPCPT Code 84484 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference Ranges<0.04 ng/mL


Critical Values Adult >0.78 ng/mL

Troponin I



Ordering Mnemonic TRYCPT Code 83520 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Tryptase



Ordering Mnemonic TIGIGACPT Code 83516 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 1-2days/week Turn Around Time 3-7 days





t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA



Ordering Mnemonic TOXASSURECPT Code 80101(x2), 80154,

82055, 82145, 82520, 82570, 83840, 83925



CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Clean, dry container, no additivesMinimum Amount 30 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Medication list must accompany specimen for evaluation of compliance to be performed



Toxassure Urine Drug Screen



Ordering Mnemonic BUNCPT Code 84520 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference Ranges0 - 5 days6 days - 2 yr.2 yr. - adult

4 - 15 mg/dL5 - 185 - 25


Critical Values >150 mg/dL

Urea Nitrogen, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic BFUUNCPT Code 84520 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL fluid Other Specimen Requirements



Urea Nitrogen, Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic UUN24CLCPT Code 84545 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Urine and serumSpecimen Container 24 Hour urine Container and 1 Gold-top serum separator tube

(SST)Minimum Amount 10 mL urine and 1 ml serumOther Specimen Requirements

Aliquot of well-mixed 24 hour urineCentrifuge SST specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)



Urea Clearance, Urine 24 hr Test Includes: Serum BUN, 24 hour Urine Urea Nitrogen, Urea clearance



Ordering Mnemonic UUNRCPT Code 84540 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL random urine Other Specimen Requirements



Urea Nitrogen, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic UUN24CPT Code 84540 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container 24 Hour urine ContainerMinimum Amount 10 mL aliquot of urineOther Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 7-16


Urea Nitrogen, Urine 24-Hour



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 87109 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab


Male: Collect urethral specimen on viral culture, small-tipped swab blue cap. Refrigerate and ship at 4º C. Female: Collect vaginal and urethral specimens with viral culture collection swab blue cap. Refrigerate and ship at 4º C.



Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma HominisTest Includes: U. urealyticum, M. hominis



Ordering Mnemonic URICCPT Code 84550 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult Male: 3.7-9.2 mg/dl

Female: 3.1-7.8 mg/dl


Uric Acid, Blood



Ordering Mnemonic BFURICCPT Code 84560 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen FluidSpecimen Container Sterile plastic tubeMinimum Amount 1 mL joint fluidOther Specimen Requirements



Uric Acid, Joint Fluid



Ordering Mnemonic UURICRCPT Code 84560 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Sterile plastic containerMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

Random urine



Uric Acid, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic UURIC24CPT Code 84560 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference RangesAdult 24 hour: 0 - 800


Uric Acid, Urine 24 Hour



Ordering Mnemonic UACPT Code 81001 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Yellow top (with or without additive) Urinalysis Tube & a grey top or

yellow marble top & a grey top Minimum Amount 10 mL urine Other Specimen Requirements

First morning urine

Reference RangesRefer to individual tests.


Urinalysis, CompleteTest Includes: Glucose, Bilirubin, Ketone, Specific Gravity, Blood, pH, Protein, Urobilinogen, Nitrite, Leukocyte esterase, RBC, WBC, Epithelial cells, Crystals, Casts, Bacteria, other signficant findings



Ordering Mnemonic UASCCPT Code 81001 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Yellow top (with or without additive) Urinalysis Tube & a grey top or

yellow marble top & a grey topMinimum Amount 10 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

First morning urine

Reference RangesRefer to individual tests.


Urinalysis, Reflex to CultureTest Includes: Glucose, Bilirubin, Ketone, Specific Gravity, Blood, pH, Protein, Urobilinogen, Nitrite, Leukocyte esterase,RBC, WBC, Epithelial cells, Crystals, Casts, Bacteria, other signficant findings



Ordering Mnemonic URCCPT Code 87086

If appropriate 87205Department Microbiology


CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container C&S urine gray-top tube or Sterile plastic container Minimum Amount 3 mL urineOther Specimen Requirements

Vacutainer brand urine transport kit contains 5 mL gray-top tube (UTT) with preservative is recommended when urine can not be cultured within 2 hours.Gray-top Urine tubes do not require refrigeration & must be cul-tured within 48 hours of collection.


Transport to Life LaboratoriesStability Preserved - Room Temp or Refrigerate <48 hr.

Unpreserved - Room Temp <2 hr. or Refrigerate <24 hr.

Urine CultureTest Includes: Culture, colony count, identification & susceptibilities for significant growth; gram stain included with catheter, surgical or other invasively collected specimens



Ordering Mnemonic DOACPT Code 80101(x6) Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen UrineSpecimen Container Clean, dry container, no additivesMinimum Amount 10 mL UrineOther Specimen Requirements



Urine Drug Screen Test Includes: Amphetamines Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine metabolite, Opiates & THC metabolite







Urine Drug Screen, Individual Drug



Ordering Mnemonic PAINUDSCPT Code 80101(x6) Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day for screen




Urine Drug Screen with ConfirmationTest Includes: Amphetamines Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine metabolite, Opiates & THC metabolite. Oxycodone is added to the profile if requested by the ordering location. All positive results are automatically confirmed by GC/MS methodology



Ordering Mnemonic VALPCPT Code 80164 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Valproic Acid (Depakote)



Ordering Mnemonic VANPKCPT Code 80202 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference Ranges20 - 40 mg/L



Vancomycin, Peak



Ordering Mnemonic VANTRCPT Code 80202 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Reference Ranges10-20 mg/L



Vancomycin, Trough



Ordering Mnemonic VMAU24CPT Code 84585, 82570 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Urine (24 hour)Specimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 10 mL Other Specimen Requirements



Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour Urine



Ordering Mnemonic VMAURNDCPT Code 84585, 82570 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Random Urine Specimen Container Plastic urine containerMinimum Amount 15 mL Other Specimen Requirements

Refrigerated



Vanillylmandelic Acid, Urine - Random



Ordering Mnemonic VARZPCPT Code 86787 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





Varicella Zoster Ab, IgG



Ordering Mnemonic VZMCPT Code 86787 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen SerumSpecimen Container Red top tube (barrier)Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Varicella Zoster Ab, IgM



Ordering Mnemonic CSFVDRLCPT Code 86592 (Qualitative)

86593 (Quantitative), if performed, at an additional charge



CollectionSpecimen Cerebrospinal fluidSpecimen Container Sterile tubeMinimum Amount 0.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements



VDRL, CSF



Ordering Mnemonic VIRAL CULTCPT Code 87252, 87253 (addi-

tional testing)Department Reference


CollectionSpecimen Swab Specimen Container Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport mediumMinimum Amount 1 swabOther Specimen Requirements

Contact lab if collection instructions are needed. Must identify source/body site.



Viral Culture, General



Ordering Mnemonic VISCCPT Code 85810 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab





Viscosity



Ordering Mnemonic VITACPT Code 84590 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST). Cover transport tube com-

pletely, top and bottom, with aluminum foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHT

Minimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Cover transport tube completely, top and bottom, with aluminum

foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHT

Vitamin A



Ordering Mnemonic VITB1CPT Code 84425 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole blood, FROZEN and PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; Cover transport tube completely, top

and bottom, with aluminum foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHTMinimum Amount 0.5 mLOther Specimen Requirements




Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Blood




CollectionSpecimen Whole blood, FROZEN and PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; Cover transport tube completely, top

and bottom, with aluminum foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHTMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements




Vitamin B2



Ordering Mnemonic VITAMINB5CPT Code 84591 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)




CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZEN and PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Cover transport tube completely, top

& bottom, with aluminum foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHTMinimum Amount 1.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements




Vitamin B6



Ordering Mnemonic B12CPT Code 82607 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day


Overnight fasting is preferred.Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)

Reference Ranges250 - 900 pg/mL



Vitamin B12



Ordering Mnemonic VBFCPT Code 82607, 82746 Department ChemistryTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult Refer to individual tests


Vitamin B12 & Folate



Ordering Mnemonic VITACCPT Code 82180 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Green Lithium Heparin Tube Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Overnight fasting is preferred, and refrain from Vit C intake for 24 hours.Centrifuge as soon as possible after collection. Cover transport tube completely, top and bottom, with aluminum foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHT. CRITICAL FROZEN.




Vitamin C



Ordering Mnemonic VD125CPT Code 82652 Department Reference LabTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Vitamin D, 1, 25-Dihydroxy



Ordering Mnemonic VITAD25CPT Code 82306 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day



Reference RangesAdult 30-80 ng/mL


Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy



Ordering Mnemonic VITECPT Code 84446 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Plain red-top tube Minimum Amount 1.2 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Patient should fast for 12 hours and abstain from alchol for 24 hours prior to collection. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hrs. (4 hrs. max)Cover transport tube completely, top and bottom, with aluminum foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHT *CRITICAL FROZEN




Vitamin E



Ordering Mnemonic VITK1CPT Code 84597 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum, FROZEN and PROTECTED FROM LIGHTSpecimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST)

Cover transport tube completely, top & bottom, with aluminum foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHT

Minimum Amount 0.6 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Cover transport tube completely, top & bottom, with aluminum foil. PROTECTED FROM LIGHTPatient should fast overnight for 12 hours and should not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to blood draw.


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Cover transport tube completely, top & bottom, with aluminum


Vitamin K1



Ordering Mnemonic VOLATILESCPT Code 80320 Department Reference Testing Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Whole BloodSpecimen Container Plain red-top tube (Do NOT use barrier tube)Minimum Amount 2 full tubes Other Specimen Requirements

Do NOT spin tubes



Volatiles Panel Test Includes: Ethylene glycol, Isopropanol, Acetone, Methanol



Ordering Mnemonic VWFAGCPT Code 85246 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab



Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Ship frozen

Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) Ag



Ordering Mnemonic VWCPT Code 85247 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab




Von Willebrand Factor Multi.



Ordering Mnemonic RISTOCETINCPT Code 85245 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma, FROZENSpecimen Container Blue top (sodium citrate) tubeMinimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) Activity



Ordering Mnemonic VRECPT Code 87081 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Stool, rectal Specimen Container Routine culture swab in transport media, Sterile plastic container

or C&S stool transport Minimum Amount Random stool specimenOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesAdult Negative for VRE


VRE Culture Screen, StoolTest Includes: Culture screen to identify carrier status (not infection) with VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus species)



Ordering Mnemonic VARZCPT Code 86787 Department ImmunologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day





VZV Ab (IgG), EIA



Ordering Mnemonic WBCCPT Code 85048 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood Other Specimen Requirements

Reference RangesAdult 4.8 -10.8 x103/μL Pediatric 0 - 3 days

4 - 14 days15 - 30 days1 - 6 months6 mo. - 2 yrs.2 - 6 yrs.

11.1 -24.1 x103/μL8.1 -14.9 x103/μL7.1 -14.7 x103/μL7.2 -16.6 x103/μL7 -13.4 x103/μL4.6 -10 x103/μL


Critical Values Adult <2 x103/μL

>50 x103/μLPediatric 0 - 3 days

4 days - 2 yrs.

2 yrs. - 12 yrs.

<9 x103/μL>34 x103/μL

<5 x103/μL>34 x103/μL

<2 x103/μL>50 x103/μL

WBC



Ordering Mnemonic WBCDIFFCPT Code 85048, 85999 Department HematologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 1 day

CollectionSpecimen Whole bloodSpecimen Container Lavender-top tube with EDTA as anticoagulantMinimum Amount 1-5 mL whole blood Other Specimen Requirements



WBC & Differential Test Includes: WBC and differential



Ordering Mnemonic WETCPT Code 87210,

if appropriate 87808Department Microbiology


CollectionSpecimen VaginalSpecimen Container Vaginal swab in 0.5 mL salineMinimum Amount Vaginal swab in 0.5 mL salineOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNegative for Yeast, Clue cells, Trichomonas


Wet Prep, Vaginal Test Includes: Exam for Yeast, Trichomonas, Clue cells, with reflex Trichomonas Antigen if indicated



Ordering Mnemonic ABSANCULTCPT Code 87070, 87075, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 5 days

CollectionSpecimen Abscess drainage or site, multiple source typesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport media & anaerobic transport

swabMinimum Amount 2 Swabs (aerobic & anaerobic) from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements

Specimens not submitted in Anaerobic Transport, anaerobic culture results may be compromised: Must identify source/body site.



Wound Culture, Abscess, Bacterial Aerobic/AnaerobicTest Includes: Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering MnemonicCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Abscess drainage or site, multiple source typesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements


Reference RangesNo Growth


Wound Culture, Abscess, Bacterial Aerobic OnlyTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic CYSTCCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Cyst drainage or site, multiple source typesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements




Wound Culture, Cyst, Bacterial Aerobic OnlyTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic WDCDEEPANCCPT Code 87070, 87075, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 5-7 days

CollectionSpecimen Deep wound, multiple source typesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport media & Anaerobic Transport

swab Minimum Amount 2 Swabs (aerobic & anaerobic)from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements

Specimens not submitted in Anaerobic Transport, anaerobic culture results may be compromised: Must identify source/body site.



Wound Culture, Deep Site, Bacterial Aerobic/AnaerobicTest Includes: Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic WDCDEEPCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Deep wound, multiple source typesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements




Wound Culture, Deep Site, Bacterial Aerobic OnlyTest Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic WDCCPT Code 87070, 87205 Department MicrobiologyTesting Frequency 7 days/week Turn Around Time 3 days

CollectionSpecimen Superficial (surface) wound, multiple source typesSpecimen Container Routine culture swab in transport mediaMinimum Amount Swab from identified sourceOther Specimen Requirements




Wound Culture, Surface Site, Bacterial Aerobic Test Includes: Culture, gram stain, identification of pathogens & susceptibilities



Ordering Mnemonic ZIKA CPT Code Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum and Urine Specimen Container Gold-top serum separator tube (SST) and plastic urine container,

no preservative Minimum Amount 1 mL each, serum and urine Other Specimen Requirements

Requires approval from State Epidemiologist prior to testing. Ordering Provider must call the Epidemiologist on call. State order form must be filled out and accompany specimen.


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Must be frozen ASAP

Zika Virus Test Includes: Zika virus - appropriate testing determined by State Epidemiologist



Ordering Mnemonic ZINCSCPT Code 84630 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Plasma Specimen Container Royal blue top (with or without EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.6 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Separate plasma from cells within 45 min. of collection and transfer to a certifird metal free transport tube.


Transport to Life LaboratoriesShipping Instructions Separate plasma from cells within 45 min. of collection and

transfer to a certified metal free transport tube.

Zinc, Plasma



Ordering Mnemonic RBCZNCPT Code 84630 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Red blood cells (RBC’s)Specimen Container Royal blue top (EDTA) tubeMinimum Amount 0.125 mLOther Specimen Requirements



Zinc, RBC



Ordering Mnemonic ZINC24CPT Code 84630 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen 24-hour urine Specimen Container Screw-capped plastic container Minimum Amount 1 mLOther Specimen Requirements

Refrigerate during collection



Zinc, Urine



Ordering Mnemonic ZONICPT Code 80203 Department ReferenceTesting Frequency Contact Lab Turn Around Time Contact Lab

CollectionSpecimen Serum Specimen Container Red top tube. Do NOT use a gel barrier tube. Minimum Amount 0.4 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)Other Specimen Requirements

Separate serum from cells within 45 min. of collection.



Zonisamide (Zonegran)

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