Test Overview
Test Usage
Screening test for rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata.
Test Details
Soft Order Code
KKRPL
MiChart Code
KKRPL
Synonyms
- Plasmalogen, Erythrocytes
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Send intact EDTA whole blood at room temperature. Alternatively, centrifuge, remove and discard plasma and buffy coat, and freeze red blood cells.
Normal Volume
3 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL EDTA whole blood
Additional Information
Test performed by Kennedy Krieger Institute Genetics Laboratory.
Billing
CPT Code
82542
NY State Approved
No