Test Details
Mnemonic
WARAT
Ordering Code
3400284
CPT-4 Code(s)
81355, 81227 (or 81479)
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.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: ACD, heparin
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen.
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Single Nucleotide Primer Extension
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes