Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Single Nucleotide Primer Extension
Synonyms
FMF; MEFV
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB016141
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
7-14 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
May also collect blood in ACD solution A/B (yellow-top), sodium heparin (dark green-top), lithium heparin (dark green-top) or EDTA (royal blue-top).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=8 Days, Refrigerated=8 Days, Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients. No special send out forms needed.
CPT Codes
81402
Revised
12-17-20
Initials
SL