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VITAMIN C
Number 245
CPT Code 82180
Alias VITAMIN C
Specimen Container Lithium Heparin Green Top (Sealed)
Specimen Type Plasma, frozen and protected from light
Turn Around Time 5-7 Days
Days Performed
Reference Range Contact Laboratory
Alternate Specimen
Volume 1 mL Plasma
Stability Ambient 1
Stability Refrigerated 1
Stability Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred. Refrain from taking vitamin C supplements or fruits 24 hours prior to sample collection.
Methodology
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Anticoagulants other than lithium heparin; specimen not protected from light.
Additional Instructions
Protect from light
Performing Laboratory Labcorp
TagsASCORBIC ACID