VITAMIN K

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: VITK1
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028924
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 (0.75) mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (12-14 hours) (infants-collect prior to next feeding).
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: OK
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: OK

Methods

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Clinical Utilities

Assessment of circulating vitamin K1 concentration

CPT Codes

84597

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.