ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Phenylpropanolamine, Serum or Plasma : 0091455

Mnemonic: PHENYLPR S

Methodology: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Nails, Mer (Phenylpropanolamine, Serum or Plasma), Norephedrine (Phenylpropanolamine, Serum or Plasma), PPA (Phenylpropanolamine, Serum or Plasma)