Test Details
Mnemonic
HDCAG
Ordering Code
3600317
CPT-4 Code(s)
81271
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
2.0 mL whole blood collected in Lavender EDTA tube.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Yellow ACD A or B
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Plasma or serum, heparinized specimens. Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 1 month
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 1 month
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Fragment Analysis
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes