New Tests and Test Updates
In our continuing effort to provide you with the highest quality toxicology laboratory services available, we have compiledimportant changes regarding a number of tests we perform. Listed below are the types of changes that may be included inthis notification, effective Friday, June 17, 2011
New Tests - Tests recently added to the NMS Labs test menu. New Tests are effective immediately. Test Changes - Tests that have had changes to the method/ CPT code, units of measurement, scope of analysis,
reference comments, or specimen requirements. Discontinued Tests - Tests being discontinued with alternate testing suggestions.
Please use this information to update your computer systems/records. These changes are important to ensurestandardization of our mutual laboratory databases.
If you have any questions about the information contained in this notification, please call our Client Support Department at(866) 522-2206. Thank you for your continued support of NMS Labs and your assistance in implementing these changes.
The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS Labsdoes not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.
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New Tests and Test Updates Test Name Specimen Stability Units Reference Discontinue Comments
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New Tests and Test Updates Test Changes Metformin, Blood
Summary of Changes: Specimen Requirements were changed.
Stability was changed. Methods/CPT Codes were changed [LC-MS/MS (83789)]
Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of
specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Refrigerated: 1 month(s)Frozen (-20 °C): 1 month(s)
Scope of Analysis: LC-MS/MS (83789): Metformin
Metformin, Fluid
Summary of Changes: Specimen Requirements were changed.
Methods/CPT Codes were changed [LC-MS/MS (83789)]
Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of
specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Scope of Analysis: LC-MS/MS (83789): Metformin
Metformin, Serum/Plasma
Summary of Changes: Specimen Requirements were changed.
Stability was changed. Methods/CPT Codes were changed [LC-MS/MS (83789)]
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New Tests and Test Updates Test Changes
Specimen Requirements: 1 mL Serum or Plasma
Specimen Container: NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of
specific specimen collection containers for this test.
Special Handling: Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial
Refrigerated: 1 month(s)Frozen (-20 °C): 1 month(s)
Scope of Analysis: LC-MS/MS (83789): Metformin
Metformin, Urine
Summary of Changes: Stability was changed.
Methods/CPT Codes were changed [LC-MS/MS (83789)]
Refrigerated: 1 month(s)Frozen (-20 °C): 1 month(s)
Scope of Analysis: LC-MS/MS (83789): Metformin
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Protocol Particle size distribution by laser diffraction (Malvern Master Sizer) 1. Method The technique of laser diffraction is based on the principle that particles passing through a laser beam will scatter light at an angle that is directly related to their size: large particles scatter at low angles, whereas small particles scatter at high angles. The laser diffraction is accurately
Safer Britain, Safer WorldThe decision not to replace Trident The decision on whether or not to replace Britain’s nuclear weapons system must be taken on the basis of what will most contribute to the security of the British people. A decision not to replace Trident will best meet that requirement. It will strengthen the international disarmament and non-proliferation regime
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