Methodology
Long-range Multiplex PCR
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Athena Diagnostics
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
14-28 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6-8 mL Whole Blood (Adult) or 1-3 mL Whole Blood (Pediatric-0-3 years)
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 10 Days, Refrigerated: 10 Days, Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
8 mL Whole Blood (Adult) or 3 mL Whole Blood (Pediatric-0-3 years)
Minimum Test Volume
6 mL Whole Blood (Adult) or 1 mL Whole Blood (Pediatric-0-3 years)
Processing Instructions
Requires TSO form.
Comments
Tests for Monogenic Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-remediable Aldosteronism. Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients. (Requires TSO form; Athena's TC 779)
CPT Codes
81479
Revised
6/2/25
Initials
SA