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

Methodology

Fluorescent Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism - Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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