Hair Loss Panel | |
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| Test Code:907H | Specimen Collection:Serum, Whole Blood, Plasma |
| Component:
| Method: IA |
| Collection Notes:Collect specimen in a Serum Separator Tube. Hemolyzed or unspun specimens are not acceptable. Collect specimen in a royal blue topped, EDTA Trace Metal tube. Hemolyzed or clotted specimens are not acceptable. Separate plasma from RBCs via centrifugation. Discard RBC. Transfer plasma to a transport tube and send at room temperature. Collect whole blood in lavender EDTA tube and send as is. | |
| Clinical Utility:This panel may help you determine an appropriate protocol to treat hair loss based upon the patient's biochemistry. | |
| CPT Code:84443 | Testing Location:AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (10mL) Refrigerated 5 Days Whole Blood, EDTA (4mL) Ambient: 72 Hours Refrigerated 4 Days Plasma, EDTA Trace Metal (3mL) Ambient 28 Days Refrigerated 28 Days Frozen 28 Days | |