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HelpTest ID FPYD Pyridostigmine, Serum/Plasma
Method Name
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Reporting Name
PyridostigmineSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and freeze immediately. Send 5 mL of serum frozen in a plastic, preservative-free vial.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender-top EDTA)
Acceptable: Green-top (Heparin)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) or green-top (Heparin) tube(s). Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and freeze immediately. Send 5 mL of plasma frozen in a preservative-free plastic vial.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis
30-125 ng/mL plasma in myasthenia gravis patients restores normal neuronal transmission.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
80375
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPYD | Pyridostigmine | 9390-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1435 | Pyridostigmine | 9390-6 |
| Z1870 | Reporting Limit | 19147-8 |