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Cytochrome P450 2C9, Novartis
Test Code39510
CPT Codes
81227
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 or royal blue-top), ACD solution B (yellow-top), sodium or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Call laboratory if blood samples received frozen
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Single Nucleotide Primer Extension
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: Thurs; Report available: 7-14 days