Test Details
Mnemonic
PAI1G
Ordering Code
3426020
CPT-4 Code(s)
81400
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 original collection tube.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Sodium or lithium heparin, ACD A, ACD B, dark blue EDTA
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction and Detection
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC