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
Refrigerated: 20 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Enzymatic
Reference Range
4.6 - 11.2 U/g of Hemoglobin
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes