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Test Code Billings Clinic: 5015 Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Performing Laboratory

Billings Clinic Laboratory: Phlebotomy Services

Useful For

Therapeutic phlebotomy is performed for treatment of conditions involving excess iron or red blood cells, including but not limited to:

  • Hemochromatosis
  • Polycythemia vera
  • Porphyria cutanea tarda

Test Description

Removal of a prescribed volume of whole blood to reduce red blood cell mass or iron stores. Volume and frequency are determined by the provider based on clinical status and laboratory values.

Specimen Requirements

Not applicable 

Patient Preparation

  • Patient should be well hydrated
  • Recent hematocrit/hemoglobin or ferritin (within 7 days) may be required depending on protocol
  • Provider order required

LOINC Code/CPT Code

CPT:99195

Ordering Instructions

Complete the attached form (Here) and fax to 406-238-5031.

  • Orders are valid for a maximum of 12 months. Certain requests or changes to an existing order are subject to Billings Clinic Phlebotomy Medical Director approval.
  • The form must be filled out entirely. Incomplete forms will be returned.
  •  Laboratory test(s) to be monitored will be ordered, resulted, and evaluated prior to each Therapeutic Phlebotomy.
  • Phlebotomy Medical Director review/approval can take up to 2-weeks. Please plan accordingly.