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HelpTest Code Test Code LAB000 - Enter Specimen type, Source, and Test Name Sinemet, Serum
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a preservative-free plastic vial. Specimen must be frozen immediately, or results will be compromised.
Method Name
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Sinemet, SerumSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 6 days |
Reject Due To
| Other | Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Levodopa
 Units: mcg/mL
Carbidopa
 Units: mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
Report Available
12 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FSINS | Sinemet, Serum | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3535 | Levodopa | 9385-6 |
| Z3536 | Carbidopa | 9328-6 |