CPT Code:
82131
Availability:
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1700.
Turnaround Time:
2 - 3 days.
Minimum Volume:
2.0 mL.
Container:
Durable, tightly sealed plastic urine container (not a urine cup).
Specimen Handling:
Random urine, morning specimen preferred. Freeze without preservative.
Interpretive Reference Range:
Provided with patient report. Age dependent.
Use:
Increased in aspartylglucosaminuria.
Methodology:
Ion exchange chromatography (amino acid analyzer).