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Test Code
MITOT
Test Name
Mitotane, Serum/Plasma
CPT Codes
80299
Expected Turnaround Time
7 days
Clinical Utility

Optimize drug therapy.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) or Pink Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

28 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Serum separator tube (SST)
  • PST
Methodology
Gas Chromatography
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Varies
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