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Test Code ASPAR L-asparaginase Level

Important Note

Referred Testing to ship direct to Next Molecular Analytics.

Can be used to monitor asparaginase levels in patients treated with any of the current Pegylated or non-Pegylated L-asparaginase drug substances, including Oncaspar, Asparlas, Erwinaze, and Rylaze.

Additional Codes

Unlisted Lab LAB3188

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Instructions

Allow blood to clot at room temperature for a minimum of 30, but not longer than 60 minutes. Transfer minimum 0.3 mL serum to properly labeled aliquot tube and note "SERUM" on tube.

Collection Volume

2 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Rejection Criteria

None listed

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 3 years

Performing Lab

Next Molecular Analytics.  Form can be found in Media Lab https://www.medialab.com/dv/dl.aspx?d=3077226&dh=f78a8&u=100912&uh=62638

Methodology

Coupled enzymatic assay.

CPT

82657

Transport

Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

2-5 days.  Ship only Monday through Thursday

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Alternate Specimen

R-NoGel