Test Details
Mnemonic
A1AGQ
Ordering Code
3426040
CPT-4 Code(s)
81332
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
This test requires a physician attestation form that patient consent has been received if the
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.
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. Do not transfer to other containers. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship at room temperature.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Yellow ACD A, yellow ACD B, green sodium heparin, green lithium heparin, dark
blue EDTA
blue EDTA
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature only
Rejection Criteria
Frozen sample
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Fluorescent Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes