Paraldehyde and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma

Paraldehyde and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma

Test Code

691
80299
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
691
80299
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

Paraldehyde and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • Paraldehyde and Acetaldehyde

Methodology

Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Paraldehyde and Acetaldehyde

Methodology

Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Collection Instructions

Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a transport tube.

Note: Immediately process sample after collection and store at frozen conditions both post-collection and during transport to lab.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Not stable
  • Refrigerated: Not stable
  • Frozen: Undetermined

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Plasma collected in: Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube
0.7 mL
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a transport tube.

Note: Immediately process sample after collection and store at frozen conditions both post-collection and during transport to lab.
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: Not stable
Refrigerated: Not stable
Frozen: Undetermined
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)
Service Area must be determined
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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