Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Single Nucleotide Primer Extension
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD solution A/B (yellow-top), lithium heparin (green-top), or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
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
Detects more than 80% of the classic galactosemia mutations. Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. MJ approval required for inpatients.
CPT Codes
81401
Revised
07-24-16
Initials
SL