Test Details

Mnemonic

TTRME

Ordering Code

3510815

CPT-4 Code(s)

82542, plus 81404 if reflexed to TTR gene, at additional cost

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Invert collection tube serveral times to mix blood and send 3.0 mL whole blood in original tube. Specimen must arrive at testing lab within 96 hours of collection.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
more

Reference Range

See report
more

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories
more

New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
more