Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Single Nucleotide Prime
Synonyms
Long Chain Fatty Acids
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01096
Lab Test Days
Wednesday and Saturday
Standard TAT
8-12 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in ACD solution B (yellow-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (dark green-top), lithium heparing (green-top) tube; amniotic fluid; Fresh (unfixed) tissue; tissue biopsy, bone marrow, or chorionic villi are also acceptable. Whole blood: Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Days; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Call laboratory if blood samples received frozen.
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Store and ship ambient immediately. Do not freeze.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81479
Revised
02-07-15
Initials
SL