Referred Tests
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Test ID: HSMP
Hepatosplenomegaly Panel, Plasma
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Plasma
Advisory Information
This test should not be used for monitoring of patients with confirmed diagnoses. If a physician is requesting testing for monitoring purposes, see:
CTXP / Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Plasma
GPSYP / Glucopsychosine, Plasma
OXNP / Oxysterols, 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: Sodium heparin, lithium heparin, ACD B
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.3 mL
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 |