TEST CHANGE
Pituitary Tumor Marker, Alpha Subunit
Order Code: APGH
CPT Code: 82397
Referral Laboratory: Mayo Medical Laboratories
Effective July 2,2021, MLabs will be changing the Pituitary Tumor Marker, Alpha Subunit (APGH) test per Mayo Medical Laboratories.
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Current Specimen Required |
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New Specimen Required |
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Collection Container |
Red Top |
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Collection Container |
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Submission Container |
Plastic Vial |
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-Preferred |
Serum Gel |
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Specimen Volume |
1mL |
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-Acceptable |
Red Top |
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Submission Container |
Plastic Vial |
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Specimen Volume |
1mL |
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Current Stability |
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Specimen |
Temperature |
Time |
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Serum Red Top |
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Frozen (Preferred) |
90 Days |
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Refrigerator |
7 days |
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New Stability |
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Specimen |
Temperature |
Time |
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Serum |
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Frozen (Preferred) |
90 Days |
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Refrigerator |
7 days |