Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type Specimen collection or handling and/or storage changed
CPT Code CPT 83020 x2, 83021, 83789
Order Code REVE2

SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS CHANGE

 

Erythrocytosis Evaluation

Order Code:                  REVE2

Fee Code:                     AB084, AB085, AA937 (CPT 83020 x2, 83021, 83789)

Reference Laboratory:   Mayo REVE2

 

Effective March 25, 2025, green top (sodium heparin) tubes will no longer be accepted for Mayo Clinic Laboratories Erythrocyte Evaluation assay.

 

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in a lavender top (EDTA) (preferred) or yellow top ACD solution B tube. Send 5 mL intact whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.