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Test Code PITPLM PROFILE PITUITARY MALE

Important Note

Early morning collection is desirable (6-10 a.m.).

Testing performed at  UVM Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Test includes: FSH,LH, Prolactin, Free T4, T4, TSH, ACTH, Cortisol, Alpha Subunit, Insulin Like GF, Glucose, Growth Hormone, Testosterone, Total and Free.

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD).  See individual tests. 

When ordering a custom panel, Medicare requires the clinician confirm each test in the panel is medically necessary for the patient’s treatment. By regulation, annually we will send a physician acknowledgement letter to ordering clinicians requesting a signature attesting to medical necessity review.

Additional Codes

Primary ID

Epic Code

Mayo Test ID

PITPLM

LAB3266 N/A

 

Specimen Information

Container

Specimen

Temperature

Collect Vol

Submit Vol

Minimum Vol

Stability
Serum Separator Tube Serum

Refrigerate

20 mL 10 mL 10 mL 3 days
Lavender (EDTA) tube Whole Blood * 3.5 mL 3.5 mL 3.5 mL 2 hours
Plain Red Top     10 mL      

*Collect tube, place on ice, and deliver to laboratory immediately.

See individual tests for collection and processing information.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / 3 days / Not available STAT

Method

See individual tests.

CPT(s)

See individual tests.

Reference Range

See individual tests.

Section

Chemistry-2 and Mayo Clinic Laboratory

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

LOINC Code Information

See individual tests.