X123
| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
X123
Hereditary Hemochromatosis DNA Mutation Analysis
| Methodology: | Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Tue, Thu |
| Reported: | 3-10 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Patient Preparation: Patient must be fasting for 12-15 hours prior to collection. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to a Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. Transport/Storage Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 2 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) Reject Criteria: Heparinized plasma. Vitreous or I.V. fluids. Hemolyzed specimens. NOTE: * This test is approved for All States . * |
| CPT Code(s): | 81256 |
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