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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
Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
7-10 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL blood
Container Type
Lavender EDTA
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 hours, Refrigerated=1 week
Rejection Criteria
plasma or serum
Test Volume Required
3 mL blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL blood
Comments
Screen for genetic susceptibility to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cirrhosis progression in alcoholic liver disease. Auth required for outpatients, ok to do on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81479
Revised
11/15/23 cas