Geisinger Medical Laboratories Test Catalog

Order Display Name: Geisinger Epic Procedure Code Or ID CPT Code:  

TPMT ACTIVITY

ORDERING INFORMATION:
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3739         Geisinger Epic ID: 140942

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
EDTA whole blood
Preferred collection container:
6 mL lavender-top K2 EDTA tube
Alternate Collection Container:
6 mL pink-top K2 EDTA tube
Special notes:
Collect venous blood in 2 separate EDTA (lavender-top) tubes (4 mL each tube).

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Ship at 2-8°C (refrigerated) within 24 hours of collection.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 48 hours. Refrigerated: 9 days.

TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
84433
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Methodology:
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms:
Quest test code 18831
TPMTAC

Performing Locations

Quest Diagnostics

Technical Lead: Michael Weaver    
Frequency: Monday-Thursday. Report available in 7 days.    
Performed STAT? No
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