Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Sequencing
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4404
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days (Indefinite for a Paraffin Embedded Tissue); Refrigerated: 14 Days (Indefinite for a Paraffin Embedded Tissue); Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients. No special send out forms needed.
CPT Codes
81314
Revised
10-19-17
Initials
SL