Methodology
Fluorescent Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
Irinotecan Toxicity; Colorectal Cancer (CRC); Irinotecan Metabolism; Gilbert's Synderome; UPD-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), 1015360
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top) or a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Days; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Clotted; Received frozen
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients. No special paperwork needed.
CPT Codes
81350
Revised
08-29-19
Initials
SL