SINEMET
Sinemet (Levodopa and Carbidopa)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3663
Synonyms:
Carbidopa
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum or plasma from the cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube prior to freezing.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not acceptable.
CPT Codes:
80375 - Sinemet (EAP 30021439)
Medicare/Medicaid use G0480
Method:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)