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Cardio IQ® KIF6 Genotype
Test Code90645
CPT Codes
81479
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
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Multiple (up to 8) cardiovascular-related genetic tests can be performed on a single specimen. A second EDTA (lavender-top) tube is required if non-genetic tests are simultaneously ordered that require an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. For whole blood samples, follow normal phlebotomy procedures.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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
Evening Sets up 5 days a week.
Clinical Significance
This test detects a gene variant associated with increased coronary heart disease (CHD) risk and such CHD event can be reduced from atorvastatin and pravastatin therapy.