CPT Code:
82139
Test Includes:
All amino acids.
Availability:
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1700.
Turnaround Time:
1 - 2 days.
Minimum Volume:
0.1 mL (at least 0.3 mL preferred).
Specimen Handling:
Freeze CSF without preservative.
Interpretive Reference Range:
Reference values reported with results.
Use:
Useful in diagnosis of nonketotic hyperglycinemia. Moderately useful in diagnosis of alcoholic
cirrhosis and primary lactic acidosis.
Methodology:
Ion exchange chromatography (amino acid analyzer).