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
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
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
No