| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
5091
CYP2C19
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) |
| Performed: | Wed |
| Reported: | 7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Buccal swab (check cell) collection kit.
Specimen preparation:
1. Verify that the subject’s mouth is empty
2. Wash or sanitize hands then put on gloves and mask
3. Choose a sterile cotton, foam, or flocked swab
4. Carefully remove swab from package
5. Avoid touching swab tip with gloves or against any surface
6. Have the subject open his or her mouth and immediately bring swab tip to inside of cheek
7. Gently rub and rotate swab along the inside of the cheek for 5-10 seconds, ensuring that the entire swab-tip has made contact with the cheek
8. Immediately remove swab, being careful not to touch swab tip against teeth, lips, or other surface
9. Place swab directly into original wrapper
10. Label the wrapper with identifying information
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Room Temperature 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients *
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 81225 |