Test Details
Mnemonic
HHQ
Ordering Code
3426000
CPT-4 Code(s)
81256
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 in a screw capped plastic vial or in original collection tube.
Alternate Specimen
Whole Blood: yellow ACD
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Fluorescent Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism - Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes