Test Details

Mnemonic

FAMED

Ordering Code

3721060

CPT-4 Code(s)

81402, add 88235 if testing is performed on amniotic fluid or chorionic villi at additional charge

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 in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Whole blood: Yellow ACD, amniotic fluid, chorionic villi in a sterile leak-proof container, cultured
cells collected in each of two sterile T-25 flask.

Minimum Volume

Whole blood: 3.0 mL; Amniotic Fluid: 10.0 mL; Chorionic Villi: 10.0 mg;
Cultured cells: 75% confluent

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Rejection Criteria

Refrigerated specimens, frozen specimens

Stability

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

Amniotic Fluid, Cultured cells, Chorionic villi:
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction, Singular Nucleotide Primer Extension
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Reference Range

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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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