Test Details

Mnemonic

ZPYRR

Ordering Code

3509500

CPT-4 Code(s)

84220

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Send 6.0 mL whole blood in original collection tube.

Alternate Specimen

Whole blood: Yellow ACD B

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 20 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Kinetic Spectrophotometry
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Reference Range

≥12 months: 6.7 - 14.3 U/g Hb
No established reference range for those <12 months.
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Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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