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Published on November 05, 2018

Pipecolic Acid, Serum

Tube Type = Red Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB11193
EPIC Order PIPECOLIC ACID, SERUM
CPT Code(s) 82542
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 4.5 mL blood/gold SST tube/red plain tube also acceptable; See Comments
Micro: 3 mL blood
Availability Routine: REFERENCE LAB - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time 5-12 Days
Reference Range See Separate Report
Comments:
  • Specimen must be spun and aliquoted within 45 minutes of collection.
  • Patient Preparation: Fasting 12 hours or more (Draw infants and small children just before next feeding)

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 08, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514