Test Details

Mnemonic

PNTRP

Ordering Code

3000137

CPT-4 Code(s)

86003, plus 86008 x 6 if reflexed to components, at additional cost

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Draw blood in a Serum separator tube (SST). Centrifuge, remove serum from cells and send 1.5 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Red top

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology

Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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