Test Details

Mnemonic

PYRBA

Ordering Code

3619960

CPT-4 Code(s)

84220

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Send 1.0 mL whole blood.

Alternate Specimen

Whole blood: Yellow ACD A, green sodium or lithium heparin

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Room temperature or frozen specimens

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 20 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Enzymatic
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Reference Range

4.6 - 11.2 U/g of Hemoglobin
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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