Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Sequencing
Synonyms
CKIT
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4094
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
5-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue or cell pellet is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen, and batch sheet.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients. No special forms needed.
CPT Codes
81272
Revised
03-04-22
Initials
CL