Paternity Test Collection

Test Code
1235951703


CPT Codes
99002

Preferred Specimen
Other


Patient Preparation
Guthrie patients who require paternity testing must contact DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER (1-800-681-7162) (https://dnacenter.com/).

Instructions
1. Patients who are collected in NYS must have a physician’s order to schedule with the testing facility. If scheduled to be collected in PA, no physician order is required. 2. DDC sends a collection kit directly to Guthrie Corning, Guthrie Clinic Lab or Troy Hospitals. Regional offices are not permitted to collect paternity tests. 3. DDC contacts the hospital to make an appointment for the patient’s specimen collection.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
Troy Hospital Lab
GMG Laboratory at Towanda



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.