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Method Name
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Specimen 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.
Reporting Name
Sinemet, SerumSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 6 days |
Report Available
12 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsLOINC 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 |
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
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Levodopa
Units: mcg/mL
Carbidopa
Units: mcg/mL