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Clinical System Name
Plasmalogens RBC
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol:
Note: Patient should be fasting. Draw Mon - Thurs before 1400 only. If test is ordered with plasma Pipecolic Acid, both tests can be performed on a single sample of 3 mL whole blood.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Affix large Cerner label to original lavender top tube and store in CPA refrigerator send-outs rack. RBCs (separated from plasma and buffy coat) may be substituted for whole blood if necessary. RBCs should be kept in orginal lavender top tube affixed with large label and delivered to CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Monday - Thursday, send whole blood refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Room temp | Y |
| Refrigerated | Y | |
| Frozen | N |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 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
82542 (x1)
Methodology
Method:
Analytical Volume: 1.5 mL Whole Blood or 0.8 mL RBCs
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values accompany patient report.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Red Blood Cell Plasmalogen Content |
| Reference Test Number: | |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Thursday via FedEx. Whole blood may be shipped at room temperature. RBC's should be shipped on an ice pack. |