GLUTATHIONE | |
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Test Code: LGTA | Specimen Collection: Whole Blood |
Component: Glutathione | Method: Kinetic |
Collection Notes: Send whole blood. Do not centrifuge. Hemolyzed or frozen specimens are not acceptable. Transport refrigerated. | |
Clinical Utility: Glutathione is capable of preventing damage to important cellular components caused by reactive oxygen species such as free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides, and heavy metals. High levels of glutathione have been linked to chemotherapy resistance in cancer treatment. | |
CPT Code: 82978 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Whole Blood Sol A (10 mL) Refrigerated 21 Days Whole Blood Sol B (10 mL) Refrigerated 21 Days |