Test Details
Mnemonic
B27M
Ordering Code
3000462
CPT-4 Code(s)
81374
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Draw blood in a lavender EDTA. Send 4.0 mL whole blood.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: ACD A
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum, plasma, heparinized whole blood, tissue
Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No