Methodology
Sequencing / Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms
HGB FGS
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
14 to 21 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL whole blood
Container Type
Lavender EDTA
Collection Instructions
pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD solution A or B) also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
3 mL whole blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL blood
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Send with daily Apollo Courier.
Comments
Outpatients need insurance auth. Ok to do on inpatient.
CPT Codes
81479
Revised
10/13/26
Initials
IM