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Reporting Name
Sinemet, SerumMethod Name
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a preservative-free plastic vial. Specimen must be frozen immediately, or results will be compromised.
Reject Due To
| Other | Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 6 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Levodopa
Units: mcg/mL
Carbidopa
Units: mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FSINS | Sinemet, Serum | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3535 | Levodopa | 9385-6 |
| Z3536 | Carbidopa | 9328-6 |