Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Polymorphism (Insertion/Deletion)

Test Code

11210

CPT Codes
81400<br />

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube

Instructions

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

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Gross hemolysis • Clotted blood

Methodology
Fluorescent Polymerase Chain Reaction • Capillary Electrophoresis

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

Set up: Mon; Report available: 5-12 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.