Test Details

Mnemonic

FAMED

Ordering Code

3721060

CPT-4 Code(s)

81402

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 blood room temperature in a screw capped plastic vial or in original collection tube.

Alternate Specimen

Whole blood: ACD A, sodium or lithium heparin, dark blue EDTA, amniotic fluid

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Rejection Criteria

Frozen specimens

Stability

Whole blood:
Room Temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Amniotic Fluid:
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction, Singular Nucleotide Primer Extension
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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