PETWB – “Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), Whole Blood” replaced by PETHQ – “Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), WB, Quantitative”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

11/13/2023

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | November 2023

Notes

ARUP # 3002598

Rebuild due to addition of component. New resultable field: PEth Interpretation

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

PETWB

Ordering Code

3600281

CPT-4 Codes(s)

80321 (G0480)

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

PETHQ

Ordering Code

3600311

CPT-4 Codes(s)

80321 (G0480)

Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code
PETHQ

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Send 1.0 mL whole blood

Alternate Specimen

Gray potassium oxalate, green lithium heparin

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Serum separator tube (SST), Red top, light blue sodium citrate, yellow ACD or SPS

Stability

Room temperature: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP Reference Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map Changes

LOINC Code

Previous:Updated To:
Not available

Interface Map for PETHQ

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), WB, Quantitative3600311
3600312PEth 16:0/18:1 (POPEth) 97607-6No
3600313PEth 16:0/18:2 (PLPEth) 97606-8No
3600314EER_Phosphatidylethanol 11502-2No
3600316PEth InterpretationNo

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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