Cytochrome P450 2C9, Novartis

Test Code

39510

CPT Codes
81277

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube, ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Instructions

Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship ambient immediately. Do not freeze.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Shipping refrigerated unacceptable • Shipping frozen unacceptable

Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Single Nucleotide Primer Extension

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday Morning Report available: 7 Days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.