Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-andem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Niemann-Pick type A; Niemann-Pick type B; Niemann-Pick type C
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday; A.M.
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top), or an ACD solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 29 Days (preferred)
Test Volume Required
0.3 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Plasma
Included Tests
Cholestane-3beta, 5alpha 6beta-triol, 7-Ketocholesterol and Lyso-spingomyelin
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
03-09-17
Initials
SL