Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Sequencing
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday 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 submitted in paraffin embedded tissue block is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; 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 required prior to draw for Outpatients. MJ approval required for Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81351
Revised
08-16-22
Initials
SA
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