Pyruvic Acid

Test Code

PYRUVB

Specimen Name

Pyruvic Acid

CPT Codes

  • 84210

Collect

Special Collection Tube-Contact PSPC prior to collection

Stability

Refrigerated 15 days

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Performed

Performed Monday/Thursday - Reported 2-5 days

Components

Additional Information

1. Special collection tube must be prechilled prior to collection. 2. Draw enough blood directly into syringe to add exactly 1 mL of blood to the prechilled special collection tube. 3. Taking care to not spill any of the preservative, cautiously remove the cap from the tube. 4. Immediately transfer blood, once drawn, to the prechilled, special collection tube, recap, and shake vigorously to mix.

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