Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

10/24/2023

Notes

QSJC # 34896
moving to
MAYO # C9FX

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

C9

Ordering Code

3501030

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86160

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

C9FX

Ordering Code

3800337

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86161

Turnaround Time
4 - 6 days
Performed
Monday - Friday
Legacy Code
X9FX
Example Report

Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Fasting prior to draw preferred.

Collect

Red top

Specimen Preparation

Place tube on wet ice immediately after collection. Centrifuge, separate serum from clot and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN

Rejection Criteria

Non frozen specimens; gross lipemia

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology

Automated Lipsome Lysis Assay
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Reference Range

37 - 61 U/mL
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Performing Laboratory

MAYO
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