Test Details
Mnemonic
BFGAM
Ordering Code
3400261
CPT-4 Code(s)
81400
Specimen Information
The following germline genetic tests from Quest require physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood room temperature in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube.
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Single Nucleotide Primer Extension
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes