Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR; Sequencing Specific Oligonucleotide Probes
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD (yellow-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen; Citrated tubes
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization required for outpatients prior to draw. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81374
Revised
03-09-17
Initials
SL