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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Susceptibility (PNPLA3) Genotyping (2014599)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Fluorescence Monitoring

Synonyms

Hepatic steatosis genotyping

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

ARUP

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

7-10 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-3 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 1 Week (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Month

Rejection Criteria

Plasma or serum; Specimens collected in sodium heparin or lithium heparin; Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes

Test Volume Required

3 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Complete an ARUP requisition and submit whole blood refrigerated with daily Apollo Courier pick-up.

Comments

Screen for genetic susceptibility to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cirrhosis progression in alcoholic liver disease. Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.