Referred Tests
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Test ID: OXNP
Oxysterols, Plasma
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
The following are available in Special Instructions:
-Newborn Screening Act Sheet Niemann-Pick A/B Disease: Decreased Acid Sphingomyelinase
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Plasma
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Green top (sodium heparin or lithium heparin), yellow top (ACD B)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge at 4 degrees C.
2. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial, taking care not to disturb the buffy coat layer.
3. Send frozen.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Inborn Errors of Metabolism Test Request (T798) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.25 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Frozen | 65 days |