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Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome (AIRE) Evaluation
Test Code901136
CPT Codes
81406<br /> Restricted Client Code
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Ship overnight at room temperature (specimen arrival must be less than 24 hours after collection); ship Monday through Thursday only.
Note: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hours
Ship overnight at room temperature (specimen arrival must be less than 24 hours after collection); ship Monday through Thursday only.
Note: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hours
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
DNA Sequencing • Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 28 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Detects mutations (including point mutations, deletions, insertions, and rearrangements) in the coding sequences of AIRE.
