ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Fetal Hemoglobin, APT Test : 0020156

Mnemonic: APT

Methodology: Visual Identification
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Gastric aspirate or stool with fresh red blood.

Specimen Preparation: Transport 1 mL gastric aspirate or stool.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen stool. Specimens without visible fresh red blood.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 83033
Cross References: APT Test (Fetal Hemoglobin, APT Test)
 
 

 

 

 
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