Specimen Type
Plasma or Urine
Performing Lab
Kennedy Krieger Biochemical Genetics (KKI)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday
Standard TAT
7 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5-10 mL Random Urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container or 2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
10 mL Random Urine or 2 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
5 mL Random Urine or 1 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a Kennedy Krieger Biochemical Genetics requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
CPT Codes
83921
Revised
08-29-22
Initials
SA