Cycloserine Level
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Details
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrophotometry (GC/MS)
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 2 ml serum collected in a red top tube (no gel) |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Plasma collected in: Green-top tube |
| Minimum volume | 0.5 mL |
| Collection instructions | Separate serum or plasma from cells immediately by centrifugation and aliquot into a labeled transport tube. Note: Fully complete IDPL requisition, including drug dose amount, frequency, method, and date and time of last dose prior to draw. Ship samples via overnight delivery on >3 lbs of dry ice. Ship samples to be received Monday through Friday. Do not ship on Friday or Saturday. |
| Transport container | Transport tube |
| Transport temperature | Frozen |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: Up to 6 hours Freeze at -70° C if possible, but at minimum -20° C |
| Reject criteria | Gross hemolysis • Thawed samples for >6 hours |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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