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Test Code HEXP Iohexol, Plasma

Reporting Name

Iohexol, P

Useful For

Determining glomerular filtration rate in plasma specimens

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Plasma Heparin


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Green top (heparin)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma Heparin Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  35 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

82542

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HEXP Iohexol, P 93974-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
61713 Iohexol, P 93974-4

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

3 to 4 days