Synonyms
LALD
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Jefferson Lysosomal Diseases Testing Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1 Week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-8 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday between 0800-1300 only, no weekends or holidays. MUST INCLUDE CLINICAL HISTORY or most recent progress notes by ordering physician - TEST WILL NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL PATIENT HISTORY FORM IS RECEIVED.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
8 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a Jefferson Lysosomal Diseases Testing requisition and submit completed Patient History form or print most recent progress notes to send with specimen room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. MUST INCLUDE CLINICAL HISTORY - TEST WILL NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL PATIENT HISTORY FORM IS RECEIVED.
CPT Codes
82657
Revised
05-17-21
Initials
SL