Test Details

Mnemonic

BCRX

Ordering Code

3000291

CPT-4 Code(s)

81206 for p210, plus 81207 if reflexed to p190, at an additional fee. (Or 81479 for whole panel)

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Send 5.0 mL whole blood refrigerated in original collection tube. Due to 72 hour stability, samples
must arrive at Warde Medical Laboratory the day of collection or within 18 hours of collection.
Ship to Warde Sunday through Thursday only.

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Clotted blood, frozen blood, grossly hemolyzed samples

Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Reference Range

p210 < 0.0020 % IS - Not detected
p190 < 0.0025 % - Not detected
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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