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HelpTest Code PAPR / 004747-LC ACID PHOSPHATASE, PROSTATIC, SERUM
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | PAPR |
| EPIC | LAB10114 |
| LabCorp | 004747 |
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Useful For
An adjunct in the evaluation of possible prostatic malignancy and useful for monitoring therapeutic progress
Method Name
Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA)
Reference Values
0-3.5 ng/mL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST)) – 0.2 does not allow for repeat testing
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Transfer the serum into a plastic aliquot tube. Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Room Temp: 3 hours
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84066 | Phosphatase, Prostatic, Quantitative |
Keywords
ACID PHOSPHATASE, PROSTATIC ISOENZYME
Performing Laboratory Location
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
LOINC Code Information
20420-6
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Rejection Information
Plasma specimen; specimen not frozen