RE: Emergency test change notification Dear Valued Client:
The following pages detail important information regarding a test requiring database modifications. Please be advised that this urgent change is effective October 27, 2008
Please use this packet of information to update your computer systems/records.
This change is important to ensure standardization of our mutual laboratory
If you have any questions about the information contained in this packet, please call our Client Support Department at (866) 522-2206. Thank you for your
continued support of NMS Labs and your assistance in implementing this change.
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Database Changes - Summary Specimen Reference Test Name Method Units Scope Discontinued TEST CHANGES Method/CPT Code*, Units of Measurement, Scope of Analysis and Specimen Requirements Test Name Method / CPT Baclofen, Blood LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the
choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: None
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
Baclofen, Fluid LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Fluid
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the
choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: None
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
Method and CPT code were changed. Requested volume was decreased.
Baclofen, Serum/Plasma LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Serum or Plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. Rejection Criteria: Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS
Labs does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.
TEST CHANGES Method/CPT Code*, Units of Measurement, Scope of Analysis and Specimen Requirements Test Name Method / CPT Baclofen, Urine LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Urine
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the
choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: None
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
Gabapentin, Blood LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the
choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: None
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
Gabapentin, Serum/Plasma LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Serum or Plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. Rejection Criteria: Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS
Labs does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.
TEST CHANGES Method/CPT Code*, Units of Measurement, Scope of Analysis and Specimen Requirements Test Name Method / CPT Gabapentin, Serum/Plasma (CSA) LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Serum or Plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. Rejection Criteria: Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
Pregabalin, Blood LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the
choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: None
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
Pregabalin, Serum/Plasma LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Serum or Plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the
choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw
capped vial using approved guidelines. Rejection Criteria: Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS
Labs does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.
TEST CHANGES Method/CPT Code*, Units of Measurement, Scope of Analysis and Specimen Requirements Test Name Method / CPT Pregabalin, Urine LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Urine
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the
choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: None
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
Pregabalin, Serum/Plasma (CSA) LC-MS/MS (82542)
Specimen Requirements: Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Serum or Plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the
choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Light Protection Required: Not Required Special Handling: Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw
capped vial using approved guidelines. Rejection Criteria: Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Summary of Changes: For Quality Improvement purposes the following changes were made.
The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS
Labs does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.
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