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Additional Codes
PIPECOL U
Clinical System Name
Urine Pipecolic Acid
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 5.0 mL
Note: Collect urine without preservative and deliver to the laboratory promptly.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Freeze specimen in the CPA freezer Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Freeze sample, ship frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Room temp | N |
| Refrigerated | N | |
| Frozen | Y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 1 - 2 w |
Performing Laboratory
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Peroxisomal Diseases Section, Room 530
707 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: (443) 923-2760
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82543
Methodology
Method:
Analytical Volume: 5.0 mL Urine
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report will be provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Pipecolic Acid, Urine |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: | Ship frozen Monday through Thursday via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday delivery is not acceptable. |