HOLD TUBE, MICROARRAY

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Complete: Genetic Testing Informed Consent Form listed below in additional information.
Complete: Microarray Testing Patient Information Form listed below in additional information.


Test Code
LAB123000


CPT Codes
81479

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood in Sodium Heparin (Dark Green), EDTA (Lavender) 


Minimum Volume
1 mL  


Instructions
Invert several times to mix blood well and send specimens to lab in original tubes.
Note: Special instructions and forms must be filled out.


Transport Temperature
Ambient (preferred) or refrigeratated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: Specimens must arrive within 96 hours of collection.      
Refrigerated: Specimens must arrive within 96 hours of collection.  


Methodology
DNA isolation for future Microarray testing

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.


Additional Information
Cytogenetics Microarray form
Cytogenetics Informed Consent


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.