5099 : Iron, Liver Studies, Quant.
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
IRON,LIVER QUANT.
Methodology:
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Utility:
Iron quantification in suspected Hemochromatosis.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
5099-7
Turnaround Time:
5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue | 1 | Refrigerate | 30 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Please write surgical number on block and on requisition. Provide fixation time on requisition as well
Storage/Transport Instruction: Ship with cld pack during warm weather.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Ship with cld pack during warm weather.
Specimen Comment:
Must supply patient's age. Tissue in vial must be refrigerated.
Alternative Specimen:
Tissue
Billing:
CPT Codes:
83540 x 1
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