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Abbreviation: CARNPAN

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCARNPAN

Abbreviation: CATSUP

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Sodium Heparin (2)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCATSUP

Volume: 8 mL

Minimum Volume: 6 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Collect in chilled sodium heparin tube.

Abbreviation: CATUPR

Specimen Type: Plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: Sodium Heparin (2)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCATUPR

Volume: 8 mL

Minimum Volume: 6 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Collect in chilled sodium heparin tube.

Abbreviation: CTFU

Specimen Type: Urine-No preservativ

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: 24Hr Container, No Preservative (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCTFU

LOINC: 2161-8, 2162-6, 2218-6, 49256-1, 2668-2

Volume: 30 mL

Minimum Volume: 4 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: Preservation can be enhanced by adjusting the pH to 2-3 by adding an acid such as 6 N HCl. Catecholamines are not stable above pH 7. The pH of such specimens must be adjusted by the addition of acid prior to transport. A pH less than 2 can cause assay interference.

Abbreviation: CTUT

Specimen Type: 24 Hour Urine

Storage Temperature: Frozen immediately after collection

Tubes / Containers: 24 Hour Collection Container containing 25 mL 6N HCl

Instrument / Location: LabCorp

Host Code: YCTUT

Volume: 50 mL aliquot

Minimum Volume: 5 mL aliquot (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

PSPC Testing Schedule: ****Please call the lab for proper collection container****

Additional Information: Collect urine in 2 qt plastic bottle containing 25 mL 6N HCl; indicate 24-hour volume. Patients should be instructed to avoid direct contact with collection bottles or bags containing preservatives, especially hydrochloric acid. Patients should be given two containers: one bottle containing 6N HCl should be used for pooling voids over 24-hour collection period; additional bottle should be used for each void and poured into pooling bottle immediately following void.

Abbreviation: TIPCU

Specimen Type: Vascular catheter tip in a sterile container (1 inch section).

Storage Temperature: Room temperature

Tubes / Containers: Sterile Container

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YTIPCU

Tab Assignment: Microbiology

Additional Information: Specify type of catheter on specimen container and the test request form.

Abbreviation: CBFB

Specimen Type: Whole blood or bone marrow; RNA extracted by CLIA certified lab also acceptable.

Storage Temperature: Whole blood or bone marrow CRITICAL REFRIGERATED

Tubes / Containers: Purple top (EDTA) or bone marrow (EDTA)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCBFB

Volume: 5 mL whole blood; 3 mL bone marrow

Minimum Volume: 1 mL whole blood; 1 mL bone marrow

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performance varies / Reported 5-7 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 2011114 Whole blood or bone marrow CRITICAL REFRIGERATED. Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection due to liability of RNA. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. TO BE COLLECTED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY ONLY!

Abbreviation: CD57NK

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Storage Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated also acceptable

Tubes / Containers: Purple top tube (EDTA)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCD57NK

LOINC: 51286-3, 50640-2

Volume: 4 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday / Reported 1-3 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 2008912

Abbreviation: CDCSO

Specimen Type: Default

Storage Temperature: None

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCDCSO

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CDRMTN

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Instrument / Location: IBT Laboratory

Host Code: YCDRMTN

Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: General

Abbreviation: CEFU

Specimen Type: Sodium Heparin

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Instrument / Location: IBT Laboratory

Host Code: YCEFU

Volume: 10 mL Whole Blood

Tab Assignment: General

Abbreviation: CELRFX

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refigerated

Tubes / Containers: SST

Instrument / Location: ARUP via RPS

Host Code: YCELRFX

LOINC: 46128-5

Volume: 3.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday / Reported 2-6 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 3016817

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Abbreviation: CBPAN

Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA

Storage Temperature: Room temperature

Tubes / Containers: Lavender top

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCBPAN

Volume: 20 mL

Minimum Volume: Adults 10 mL; Pediatrics 5 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon - Sat / Reported 2-4 days

Additional Information: Specimen must arrive at MAYO within 48 hours. Draw specimen Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday.

Abbreviation: CEPHA

Specimen Type: Sodium Heparin

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Instrument / Location: IBT Laboratory

Host Code: YCEPHA

Tab Assignment: General

Abbreviation: CPAE

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Instrument / Location: IBT Laboratory

Host Code: YCPAE

Tab Assignment: General

Abbreviation: CERU

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: SST SERUM (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCERU

LOINC: 2064-4

Volume: 0.4 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: COCR

Specimen Type: Urine

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Urine Cup (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCOCR

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: PMP22

Specimen Type: EDTA Whole blood

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Purple top

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YPMP22

LOINC: 31208-2, 35464-7

Volume: 3 mL whole blood

Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: ARUP # 2012155

Abbreviation: CART

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Room Temp

Tubes / Containers: Sterile Container (1)

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCART

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: CHIKPN

Specimen Type: Serum or plasma

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: SST; purple top or pink (K2EDTA) also acceptable

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCHIKPN

LOINC: 31208-2, 60260-7

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Tues, Fri / Reported 2-5 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 2013085

Abbreviation: CPGMA

Specimen Type: Serum

Storage Temperature: Frozen

Tubes / Containers: SST

Instrument / Location: LabCorp

Host Code: YCPGMA

LOINC: 6913-8, 6914-6, 6912-0

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: Labcorp

PSPC Testing Schedule: 6913-8, 6914-6, 6912-0

Additional Information: LCH# 139317

Abbreviation: CTCU

Specimen Type: Cervical, eye, rectal, urethral swab, or peritoneal fluid. Also acceptable for newborns: Nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab or washing.

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Viral Transport Media

Instrument / Location: ARUP via RPS

Host Code: YCTCU

LOINC: 6349-5, 31208-2

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Additional Information: ARUP # 0060850

Abbreviation: CTLGV

Specimen Type: Swab

Storage Temperature: Refrigerated

Tubes / Containers: Vaginal, rectal, cervical, urethral, genital, or penile swab with APTIMA Unisex Swab Specimen Collection kit OR in Viral Transport Media

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YCTLGV

LOINC: 31208-2. 21613-5

Volume: 2 mL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon, Thurs / Reported 1-5 days

Additional Information: ARUP # 2013768

Abbreviation: FECL

Specimen Type: Stool

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Instrument / Location: RPS

Host Code: YFECL

Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts

Abbreviation: FCHL

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Storage Temperature: Refrigerate

Tubes / Containers: Plain Red Top Tube (1)

Instrument / Location: COBAS 6000

Host Code: YFCHL

Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Tab Assignment: General

PSPC Testing Schedule: Daily