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Clinical System Name
WBC Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Yellow/ACD
Preferred Vol: See Comments
Minimum Vol: See Comments
Notes: Volume required depends on the age of the patient. Contact the Send Outs department at (206) 987-2563 to schedule. This testing also requires 20.0 mL whole blood in ACD from an unrelated control. Send scheduled patient sample and control blood to the Main Lab together.
| Age | mL of Yellow/ACD Whole Blood |
| < 6 months | 5.0 |
| > 6 months and < 6 years | 10.0 |
| > 6 years | 20.0 |
** This testing also requires 20.0 mL whole blood in ACD from an unrelated control
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: DO NOT SPIN. Affix a large Cerner label to patient's sample(s) and place in room temperature Send Outs rack. Alert the Send Outs team.
Off-site collection: No off-site collection.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Room temp | 24 h |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Availability
| STAT | TAT |
|---|---|
| N | 2 - 3 w |
Performing Laboratory
CIDEM
University Hospitals Medical Center
WEARN Room 649 11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 844-1286
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82658 (x2), 82657, 84157
Methodology
Method: Radioactive enzyme assay
Analytical Volume:
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report is provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex |
| Reference Test Number: | |
| Instructions: | Call CIDEM at (216) 844-1286 to schedule and get the required volume (depends on age of patient). Ship to CIDEM at room temperature, avoid freezing sample. Send Priority Overnight via FedEx shipping. CIDEM does not accept Saturday delivery. |