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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2724
Epic Description: OCTREOTIDE (NEUROENDO)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Lavender, EDTA |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge and aliquot specimen as soon as possible. Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice. Freeze if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma/Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
InterScience Inst via Mayo Medical Lab.
Order manually through Mayo Access Mayo test code: ZW71
Assay Frequency
Varies
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot specimen as soon as possible. Deliver to Sendout lab. If holding overnight, freeze immediately.
CPT Code Information
83519
Patient Preparation
A Trough level of Octreotide LAR is preferred.