Synonyms
Erythrocyte Plasmalogen
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Kennedy Krieger Peroxisomal Diseases (KKI)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Once a week
Standard TAT
10-15 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday only, no weekend or holidays.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a Kennedy Krieger Peroxisomal Diseases requisition and submit with specimen room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
Comments
Screening for rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata. Ok to send on outpatients and inpatients.
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
08-29-22
Initials
SA