Test Details
Mnemonic
TPMTG
Ordering Code
3515200
CPT-4 Code(s)
81335
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood in original tube or in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed samples, low red blood cell count (RBC)
Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes