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
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
MAYO
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes